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The Gaelic King

The Gaelic King

When the darkness comes, the king returns

20175.01h 28m

Overview

Set in war-torn 800AD Scotland, The Gaelic King tells the story of warrior-king Alpin mac Eachdach. When his young brother is captured, Alpin must hunt the kidnappers though a dark forest that hides an ancient evil.

Directed by Philip Todd
Written by Philip Todd, Matthew Todd
Produced by Nathan Todd
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Top Cast

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Jake McGarry

Alpin

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Shona Melrose

Edana

Kerry Browne

Kerry Browne

Nathara

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Noah Irvine

Finn

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Laurence Whitley

Lachlan

Peter Cosgrove

Peter Cosgrove

Fergus

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Fiona Stewart

Biddy

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Eve Wengel

Kyra

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Alan Cuthbert

Torcall

E

Ellie Reid

Sinead

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Themes & Keywords

scotland

About The Gaelic King

The Gaelic King is a fantasy, history film released in 2017 exploring themes of scotland. Directed by Philip Todd, it stars Jake McGarry, Shona Melrose, Kerry Browne. Set in war-torn 800AD Scotland, The Gaelic King tells the story of warrior-king Alpin mac Eachdach. When his young brother is captured, Alpin must hunt the kidnappers though a dark forest that hides an ancient evil.

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