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Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce

He fought for freedom to defy an empire

20195.52h 4m

Overview

In 1306, Scottish King Robert the Bruce turns a defeated outlaw when his country is invaded. But before to free his sacred land, he must manage to regain his will to fight back and survive the persecution of those who want take his head and the English gold.

Directed by Richard Gray
Written by Angus Macfadyen, Eric Belgau
Produced by Andrew Curry, Richard Gray, Nick Farnell
Box Office0Revenue: $23K

Top Cast

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Robert the Bruce

Anna Hutchison

Anna Hutchison

Morag

Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan

Brandubh

Gabriel Bateman

Gabriel Bateman

Scot

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Iver

Brandon Lessard

Brandon Lessard

Carney

Diarmaid Murtagh

Diarmaid Murtagh

James Douglas

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Briana

Patrick Fugit

Patrick Fugit

Will

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Ylfa

Themes & Keywords

scotlandfamily secretsking14th centurymother son relationshipmedieval history

About Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce is a drama, history film released in 2019 exploring themes of scotland, family secrets, king, 14th century, mother son relationship, medieval history. Directed by Richard Gray, it stars Angus Macfadyen, Anna Hutchison, Zach McGowan. In 1306, Scottish King Robert the Bruce turns a defeated outlaw when his country is invaded. But before to free his sacred land, he must manage to regain his will to fight back and survive the persecution of those who want take his head and the English gold.

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