Top 5 Historical Movies You Probably Haven't Seen Yet

[@BobGolob]

"Kingdom of heaven, director cut" is the one to not miss. Really better than the shorter version.

[@HistorySpark]

Cool, I cant remember which version I watched but I will definitely be looking for he directors cut of it

[@diingkuir5903]

Where can we watch it?

[@davidmcintyre998]

Bought a copy online it makes the theatre cut pointless to watch as so much is missing.

[@katheryns1219]

Yes, the director's cut is far better - and includes Hamlet borrowings like killing someone via poison in the ear. I don't mind - Shakespeare was all about borrowing stories.

[@denvirobsioma.luxury]

Kingdom of Heaven is directed by Ridley Scott. The same director for The Gladiator

[@billsaunders1]

Kingdom of Heaven is one of the most incredible epic films you’ll ever see. It’s not for those who don’t like violence although it’s not gratuitous violence. It’s a don’t miss picture and I like the directors cut best but the theatrical version is wonderful.

[@HistorySpark]

Yes, the directors cut of kingdom of heaven is amazing

[@satanspit4101]

Kingdom of heaven in is in my top ten. Favorite movies all time.

[@HistorySpark]

What's ur top 3 films

[@InkanSpider]

The two movies about Arn are so underrated it hurts. It's not only fantastic at the action and about the wars he takes part in, but also shows the everyday life in a really realistic and accurate way. Not only are we shown the everyday life of Arn, but also the people closest to him. So great movies for people interested in Medieval Scandinavia, although most is in Swedish so subtitles will be required if you don't speak it XDDD

[@HistorySpark]

I know, I am really hoping that with this video more films like Arn will get the recognition they deserve, such amazing films

[@davidkila6823]

Watched it more than 10×, Love it.. Love the language. Had goosebumps when he led his people out in his final battle. It was sad when he finally died in his wife Cecilia Algotsdotter's arms after fighting to secure their freedom.

[@TheBarser]

Arn is mostly fantasy

[@TheBarser]

I had seen Arn before, but saw it again a few motnths ago, and it is alright. Not great, but just fine. The realism is on par with the vikings series. Arn just so happens to be the center in every event at ones and somehow with plot armor survive and beat odds he realisticly should have lost

[@InkanSpider]

@@TheBarser The story is mostly fantasy yes, but I was talking about the small stuff. I don't know what you count as realism, because I was focusing 0% on the story. I was talking about the clothing, the food they ate, the houses they lived in, how they lived in small towns close to each other, how the nature looked, even slightly on the politics and the religion

[@hisoka866]

I want to add more: 13th Warrior, Viking(Russian Movie),Alatriste(Spanish Movie)?, The King, Outlaw King...

[@sbslm1]

Loved the movie The king... Timothee's acting was awesome, hope he does more good roles in the future

[@tonyharris6427]

Absolutely. Especially 13th warrior. The fight scene over who was going to be in charge going after the flesh eating people was fantastic and spoke volumes that you not try to judge the unknown without suffering the consequences.

[@dmacarthur5356]

@@tonyharris6427 My fav scene

[@hamishmartineau6198]

outlaw king is amazing wish it was longer tho ;(

[@lucyboosmom]

The 13th Warrior with Antonio Banderas is an awesome movie and highly recommended!!!!!!!

[@danielasoibelman7555]

Arn The Knight Templar is an amazing movie. It is a beautiful story of love , fortitude and honor. I wish we could have more movies like it.

[@HistorySpark]

I agree, I feel like if Netflix could get it on their subscription it would become a popular hit

[@followthewhiterabbit1089]

But the book, they are amazing. The movie was okey, but didnt do the books justice. And the serie is just bad.

[@danielasoibelman7555]

@@followthewhiterabbit1089, wow. Really? I am gonna add it to my list. Thanks.

[@danielasoibelman7555]

@@HistorySpark , I wish. But Netflix is more interested in series with a good amount of pornography. There's always some kind of hidden agenda in most their tittles. A company that broadcasts something like cuties and The Alienist is unlikely to show real art and beauty, like we see in all these movies you've listed.

[@NoOne-gx3os]

@@HistorySpark they will make Arn black and Saladin Chinese :x

[@duniya34]

When talking of A Listers in Kingdom of Heaven how can one not mention Jeremy Irons and Ed Norton

[@HistorySpark]

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[@mr.counterpoint1862]

Kingdom of Heaven was seen by a lot of people I thought. It’s a badass movie.

[@riproar11]

I saw it in the theater and own it. I have watched it so many times and everyone I show it to enjoys it.

[@adamquin07]

The director cut is a masterpiece. The theatrical is average. Watch the directors cut

[@Emanemoston]

I love Arn. They combined the two parts into one movie, but the two part I thought was better.

[@HistorySpark]

Yea, tehy do that sometimes with longer foreign films, Red Cliff is another film that comes to mind

[@jaimecontreras6752]

I chuckle at the list because all of these films are from this century. The obviously younger poster has ignored many classic historic films that he ha sprobably neevr seen. This is a list for those under 35.

[@HistorySpark]

i am under 35 so i would say ur assessment is mostly accurate

[@ericmarley7060]

The King (2019) is also a great one. About King Henry V.

[@joshuadauntless934]

yes, that's a good movie. but not historical. the event was fantasy, doesn't based on a true story.

[@donamills863]

One of the best and realistic movie released in ages

[@adamblackshaw9151]

THE KING is very good (even if not at all historically accurate)

[@HistorySpark]

The king was a good movie but I would say it's also pretty well known and popular, I've included it in several of my videos

[@abhinabdutta5980]

I didn't liked it

[@Patrick-lu2fy]

Risen you said was white washed. Why? Israel would be Hebrew, Roman (Europeans) and generally Middle Eastern. So white and light brown people. Isn’t that what was shown?

[@HistorySpark]

Actually now that I review the cast more closely, I agree with ur statement perhaps I was incorrect in my analysis. Thanks for ur input!

[@nonethelessfirst8519]

Nooooooo only black people live in Africa! I bet Egypt out of all countries wishes it was on a different continent.

[@e728cw]

​@@nonethelessfirst8519homie noo. Mexicans vato

[@Divine_Chareka]

Kingdom of heaven is a great movie

[@HistorySpark]

100% I am confused as to why it performed so poorly at the box office

[@christinanicks1080]

I think you mean “crucifixion” not “crucification.” Other than that, I’m excited to check out these films! Thanks!

[@mikebell719]

It seems as if you already commented on "crucifacation" I thought it was a mistake the 1st time. Crucifacation is not a real word, no idea what he thought he was trying to get out of his head.

[@alicekearney961]

Thank you.Look forward to watching them all.

[@HistorySpark]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy the movies:)

[@micahwebster7712]

Not going to lie when you started off with Kingdom of Heaven I was about to to leave the video lol because I think it's a pretty popular movie but I'm glad I waited this list was great keep up the good work man

[@HistorySpark]

Haha in hindsight it probably wasnt the best idea to start the list with kingdom of heaven but i am glad you enjoyed the video and agree with most of my selections

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@HistorySpark you had to start with something.

[@bobelperritotraducciondehe7570]

I already saw the five movies and they are all spectacular

[@PapaTanduo]

Great movies, seen them all. keep up the good work mate!

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks, what about the movies in this list, have u seen them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk

[@andrewyarosh1809]

Fun films to watch, yes. Cool medieval and pre-medieval settings, yes. But “historical,” no.

[@TearsofaLunarian]

There's so much wrong about Kingdom of Heaven... If you wish for accuracy, I don't recommend it in the slightest. But if you're not a history nerd or don't care about that stuff, go for it.

[@HistorySpark]

It's about as accurate as u can expect from a major Hollywood production company. I always say historical movies and TV shows are a great gateway to intrigue people into getting interested in and researching history

[@cutezahra6222]

What ?? Is it wrong because the muslims win the war ?

[@mrmaxx4400]

@@HistorySpark Ridley Scot's director's cut of Kingdom is an outstanding and different film without the cuts.

[@TheAsheerkhan]

History favoured the muslim.director favors the viewers.thats the point.SalahDeen is considered in Islam as one of the greatest ruler or sahaba.better read a book before just commenting here

[@TearsofaLunarian]

@@TheAsheerkhan Takes more than "who won" to be considered historically accurate. Otherwise most historical films would be considered accurate even when they are not.

[@Vardalon]

How about El Cid, with Charlton Heston? Anybody seen that?

[@jordanslater-cuthbertson4183]

Love it. One of my all time favourites. Ben-Hur, Spartacus, and The Fall of the Roman Empire are also amazing. Old but gold.

[@luisaymerich9675]

Also 55 Days at Peking, about the Boxer rebellion. The Agony and the Ecstasy, about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. Just about anything with Charlton Heston is good. Also Planet of the Apes, and Soylent Green. Very historically accurate. (Kidding)

[@lucyboosmom]

I have loved Kingdom of Heaven from day 1, but haven't seen the directors cut, so I may have to upgrade my dvd. Another wonderful historical movie I love is King Arthur (the 2004 version) who has a ton of fantastic actors. If you watch the dvd make sure that afterward you watch the part where they explain how it was made. Many interesting bits, including the fact that the swords they used in the movie were not movie prop swords, but swords actually made to historical length and weight. And as someone else mentioned, the movie The 13th Warrior is also fantastic!

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@balrogofmorgoth2653]

the only king arthur movie worth watching is the original one from 81

[@IamMrRaaj]

Man need to watch all 5 of it. Good pick

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks :)

[@ianashby1449]

I probably have half these movies on dvd

[@nunyabidnazz2311]

Thanks for taking the time to put this list together. I sincerely appreciate it! Off to check them out now 😊

[@HistorySpark]

i am glad you enjoyed the video and got some benefit from it :)

[@nancytestani1470]

Me too.

[@timsbitsca]

I look forward to seeing Risen an Iron clad, the other 3 I have on DVD, I loved Kingdom of Heaven.

[@ironcross5771]

flesh and blood 1985 = the most amazing medieval movie. The title is bad, the trailer is bad but the movie is great, a classic.

[@HistorySpark]

Lol so terrible marketing for a great film is what your saying. I'll definitely check it out tho

[@arshadUH]

Nice recommendations.

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks,I am glad u enjoyed the video

[@arshadUH]

@@HistorySpark watched Centurion it is amazing.

[@HistorySpark]

@@arshadUH Thats good, check out The Eagle its kind of like an unofficial sequel to the film

[@arshadUH]

@@HistorySpark The Eagle was a great movie. Kindly suggest few more.

[@WorldIsMother]

Thanks . I love those Historical movies .

[@HistorySpark]

your welcome :)

[@faithworldleader6891]

This makes me happy. I have taken a lot of flak from my family over the years for my love of Kingdom of Heaven. I class it as an interesting failure on Ridley Scott's part as opposed to Gladiator which was a howling success that I enjoyed but never felt I wanted to watch again. I also like Ironclad which I felt you were a little hard on. It has a fantastic cast and in a weird way reminds me of Last of the Mohicans. I guess I just love siege movies. Centurion I have seen and enjoyed and this renews my desire to see Risen. Will check out Arn as well. Thanks.

[@raybenstead2548]

The siege of Rochester castle did happen but not as it was portrayed in the film. Kingdom of Heaven is a great film but watch the longer directors cut version, Ironclad is also a brilliant if blood thirsty film with many famous actors in it and Arn Knight Templar is also a very good film as is Centurion . Not seen Risen

[@DTSsince2016]

I've seen Risen and Ironclad, but I really wanna see Kingdom of Heaven

[@HistorySpark]

its a great film, i didnt have high expectations for it but it was much better than i expected, i think ull enjoy it 👍😀

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

I see Ironclad and i like it but for me Kingdom of Heaven is the best from this list ! Bravehearth is my all time favorite :)

[@OneBrokenDove]

ITS AMAZING 😊 A FAVE

[@dennydavis1007]

What is ironclad movie story?

[@ig8821]

Great recommendations. Only Risen is the one I haven't seen. I will.

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks, I recommend Arn first :)

[@frankeager]

Instead of Centurion I recommend The Eagle. IT is a great movie about the same time line but opening battle is amazing!

[@HistorySpark]

I've seen the Eagle, the opening battle scene was great it was a bit subpar after that but it probably is better than Centurion but it's also more popular :)

[@sorscha1308]

I like both films but they're very different types of film and i wouldn't put one above the other. My personal preference would be Centurion, of the two.

[@kennethalpvik7255]

Fun fact: Kingdom of Heaven is also based on the same trilogy of books that Arn is, although more loosely. Jan Guillou wouldn’t sell the rights but Ridley Scott continued and made the film anyway 😅

[@Mishke820]

Kingdom of Heaven must be in like top movies all time, idk why it passed so unnoticed

[@HistorySpark]

Probably because Orlando Bloom was the star of the film, hes not that popular

[@Mishke820]

@@HistorySpark just watched it again when I saw ur video. They should made like trilogy off of it, to add more action like epic battles and work more on story development. Story is very good but somehow looks like it is heavily compressed. Sry for my bad English. What is wrong with Orlando Bloom? I saw some people talking very bad about him but no one saying why he doesn't like him. I mean he is not so bad actor, seen worse with more success.

[@KittyWitch85]

Kingdom of Heaven Great movie however not historically accurate .

[@robertalker652]

Things take time, such as this video. I am intrigued by your selections. Thank you for them.

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks i am glad you enjoyed the video, u might like the recommendations in this list 2 another set of unknown historical movies - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk

[@RealTangoAgentina]

Fab list, the only one I've seen is Risen - really good. I will be checking out the others soon. Thanks

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks, i am glad you enjoyed my video. Which one you going to be watching first?

[@susanras9245]

Watched the first 4, will definitely want to see the last one.

[@HistorySpark]

Awesome, u can check out the part 2 to this list if u want to watch some more movies- m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk

[@susanras9245]

@@HistorySpark will definitely do. Thanks

[@MissTease77]

Seen iron clad years ago - it’s a really good movie , watched in many times since .

[@adrianthomas1473]

I love all them. Ironclad is good - I live near Rochester Castle

[@HistorySpark]

It's a great film :)

[@dennydavis1007]

Ironclad movie story tell to me please.

[@soulpure8663]

Thank you so much bro. I love you..

[@HistorySpark]

thanks, ilove u too lol

[@soulpure8663]

@@HistorySpark 😘😘😘 Help my soul relieved..💐💐💐 I'm in to you now.

[@penneyburgess5431]

I have seen 2 of the 5. Will definitely be looking into them as your view of a good movie is similar to mine. Thank you.

[@MegaSuperpotter]

If you haven't seen these films and are interested in the subject then you must be living under a stone and the only historical thing is that the films are getting old now. Well done for the editing.

[@HistorySpark]

I would be interested in what u think about the films in this list - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk

[@jameswatrous2109]

I've seen RISEN. While not a masterpiece by any means, it is a well made film. And it's nice movie to watch on or near Easter.

[@HistorySpark]

Although i am not Christian, i did find it to be an interesting and enjoyable film

[@jameswatrous2109]

@@HistorySpark It's similar to the 1953 film THE ROBE (based on Lloyd C. Douglas' novel) and the 2006 film THE FINAL INQUIRY(which itself is a remake of a 1987 film titled THE INQUIRY, which I have not seen). RISEN is, by far, the best out of those films.

[@jameswatrous2109]

@@HistorySpark If you like historical fiction, especially fiction dealing with early Christianity, you might enjoy the book The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest for the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form by Gerd Theissen. Thiesen is New Testament scholar and historian, but his is a historical novel and not an academic piece of history. I think it would make a great movie. Another Biblical historical novel, which was turned into quite a good film is Barrabas by Par Lagerkvist, which was written in the mid-50's. It was made into a film in 1961 starring Anthony Quinn and it was directed by Richard Fleischer. That is probably the best American Biblical film of its period.

[@Frost-dv7bg]

I'm going to go watch Kingdom of Heaven, it seems cool

[@HistorySpark]

it is ! try to watch the directors cut if you can

[@Frost-dv7bg]

@@HistorySpark hmm okay!

[@netify6582]

Really good selection!

[@philippekogler]

Recommend the outlaw king too!

[@HistorySpark]

its a great film !

[@dougmphilly]

are there any movies pertaining to the peasants' revolt and king richard ii and the ascension of henry bolingbrook to the throne?

[@HistorySpark]

not that I am aware of

[@michaellazzeri9439]

" KIngdom Of Heaven , Director's Cut " , is a Masterpiece. --------------MJL, 75 y/o

[@HistorySpark]

i agree it is definitely the best version of the film

[@Detunedsides]

I loved Arn! Really god movie. Highly recommend.

[@HistorySpark]

Me too, what a great film, both parts were awesome

[@footscorn]

Seen Kingdom of Heaven several times It's brilliant.

[@electromethos]

ARN is really awesome . Both of them, actually. Loved them

[@HistorySpark]

Yes I love the films, have rewatched the films a couple of times

[@romanhistorylover5834]

I've seen an love them all.

[@HistorySpark]

Awesome

[@gordonbgraham]

The Lion in Winter, A Man for All Seasons, Harakiri

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@gordonbgraham]

@@HistorySpark You're welcome. Harikiri is in Japanese, but you can get a subtitled version. It's an intense drama about the end of feudal Japan...an authentic "Last Samurai"

[@_natureisgod]

RISEN 😍 i love the film🎬

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

seen all five. excellent films.

[@Bastardsword01]

Probably haven't seen? Who doesn't know about Kingdom of Heaven? Ridley Scott is a pretty big name in the film industry. And Ironclad has Paul Giamatti! And as a Swede, I sure have seen Arn.

[@Pufinir]

Is this made for people there has living under a rock all their life or maybe never been in the cinema before or maybe never have watched TV?

[@HistorySpark]

Check out my recommendations on this list m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk and see if u find something there that u haven't seen before

[@ceciliamiller975]

Great pics. Own some, interesting other ones. Thankyou.

[@HistorySpark]

Nice, which ones have u already watched?

[@eust117]

for fans of sean bean, you can watch Black Death. Title is self-explanatory as to the historical period it is set in, though the story is fictional.

[@HistorySpark]

Black Death is mentioned in part 2 for this list - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdanycbseXpsk

[@lyubomyrsavchuk2527]

Arn was one of the most underrated movies in my opinion

[@HistorySpark]

I agree, its s fantastic film

[@Vegeta900X]

@@HistorySpark Yes it is a good film that tells the story of the founding of my country. The second book in the series (The knights templar) is the only book that takes place in the holy land and it's one of the only western books about the crusades that are praised in the Muslim world for how both sides of the conflict is portrayed. The author Jan Guillou is on of Sweden's most famous journalist's and you can see in the books how much research he did into the history he wanted to tell. He even made a documentary about the making of the books where he took you back to the monasteries, churches and other historical landmarks mentioned in the books that still stand today. If you can find the books translated to your languish you should read them and the sequel Arn's legacy (Arvet efter Arn). That book follows the real life person Birger Jarl who in the series is made into Arn's grand son. He was the man who built Stockholm and finally united the three kingdoms of West and East Götaland with Svealand into one permanent kingdom. And you should also read his 10 part spy series of the Swedish James Bond, Carl Gustav Gilbert Hamilton. A field operator for Swedish military intelligence Trained in computers at UNSC I think and a Navy SEAL. He got the ide for the series when he was sent to jail as a spy because as a journalist he published classified information about illegal spy activities the Swedish security police was preforming against the Swedish population.

[@lesliesylvan]

Both lists are well-appreciated. Ty I'll be checking out about half (seen the others)

[@HistorySpark]

No problem, I am glad you are getting some value from my lists

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Great list and have seen them all. Let me add to the list: Outlaw king, the King, the Eagle, Robert de Bruce wich is somehow the sequel for Braveheart and The last Duel. The King have some of the best acting i have seen...

[@HistorySpark]

thanks for the recommendations, i have seen all of them and they are great films. Outlaw King is one of my favourite modern historical movies

[@RabihSaadguitars]

@@HistorySpark Indeed...I have yet to see medieval...

[@HistorySpark]

@@RabihSaadguitars i was hoping that Medieval would be showing in a cinema near me but it didnt unfortunately it was a very limited release in UK

[@RabihSaadguitars]

@@HistorySpark Yes I couldn't find it in a theater in here (Montreal)..

[@justinfloyd1029]

Enjoyed your recommendations. The word is "crucifixion" not "crucification". Best regards.

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks for your feedback

[@TheSec09]

I hoped you'll mention the movie Thomas Becket (1964) directed by Peter Glenville and starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. I haven't watched it yet but I hear it's a masterpiece.

[@jamesevans9007]

For those who search for it, the title is simply 'Becket', not Thomas Becket.

[@warrengwonka2479]

Both were nominated for the Oscar.

[@warrengwonka2479]

I believe Olivier played both roles on the stage.

[@jaimecontreras6752]

It is "Becket"

[@1398go]

Ironclad was so well done, I really enjoyed it, though it was pretty darn bloody.

[@HistorySpark]

yes, its a shame ironclad 2 was one of the most atrocious things ever created tho

[@edwardkasalovitz7186]

Yeah, that was a good selection.

[@HistorySpark]

thank you!

[@Dartagnan88]

Kingdom of heaven Directors cut is perhaps Scott’s magnum Opus and I’m aware he also directed Gladiator Alien and Blade Runner

[@ruttolomeo1987]

Movies you probably haven't watched yet: starts with kingdom of heaven. Enough. Bye

[@HistorySpark]

Buh bye, dont let the door hit u on the way out

[@rifatmurtaza7996]

Gladiator is the most epic historical movie of all time

[@HistorySpark]

yes it is a great historical movie !

[@rifatmurtaza7996]

@@HistorySpark yah,,the best story and best background music 💗

[@raidenthekat2444]

Kingdom of heaven and centurion are both very popular. otherwise good list. Check out Valhalla Rising as well.!

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks, I've watched it before it's a good film

[@haggismuncher429]

I wish they could make one about the battle of Flodden, thats a massive story waiting to be told.

[@stefaniemedina14]

I have only seen one of these movies, will definitely have to check the other 4 out!

[@HistorySpark]

Which one r u going to watch first?

[@tysonas1]

Watched all five and love each and every one; KoHDC is a Masterpiece (I read the Producer who forced Scott to cut the film up for theatrical was fired from the Studio after the execs watched the DC) cost them $$ and Oscars. My top little known Medieval film is The Warlord with Charlton Heston, great production values, top acting by all the cast, yet a very intimate story, with an epic small battle.

[@kevins8386]

Troy is my all-time favourite

[@HistorySpark]

Troy is a great film and in my top 5 historical films of all time list

[@someguy6924]

back in 2000 i saw one about a gladiator, forgot the name.. believe it had same dude from Unhinged, definitely worth a watch!

[@HistorySpark]

Sounds like The Gladiator to me

[@jaimeosbourn3616]

Most medieval castles were designed to be held by small garrisons. Taking them was the problem. Unless Rochester castles garrison was too small to hold the castle.

[@HistorySpark]

There was only a handful of people in the castle nowhere near enough to man it properly

[@jaimeosbourn3616]

@@HistorySpark So the garrison was inadequete

[@pcsixty6]

i've seen 4 of them. Arn the Knights Templar is the only one that i havent seen yet

[@HistorySpark]

Watch it, u wont regret it I promise

[@mikef2811]

Similar tho Kingdom of Heaven

[@phyllischaffin4052]

Same.

[@template5038]

Men I watched kingdom of heaven and it was 3 hours long but worth to watch it was so good

[@HistorySpark]

yup kingdom of heaven the directors cut is one of the best historical movies ever created :)

[@smokedbrisket3033]

I love Kingdom of Heaven, but it is less accurate than you indicate. Balian de Ibelin was a VERY minor player in the whole thing, and Baldwin V was Sybilla's son, not brother. Those are not just "stumbles," at least not in my view. The only 1 I haven't seen is Risen. Arn is easily one of my favorite movies of all time, though the author/director took lots of liberties with it as well.

[@d.t.3263]

Agree that the movie wasn't very accurate (e.g Balian wasn't born in France, and wasn't locksmith). However, can't agree on some points. Baldwin the Lepper King in the movie was not Baldwin V. In fact in the movie it was never mention which Baldwin he was. In the history the Lepper King of Jerusalem was Baldwin IV who was indeed Sybille's brother while Baldwin V was indeed her son. Regarding Balian of Ibelin he was far from being the very minor player. He was in fact THE king maker supporting Raymond III of Tripoli over regency of Baldwin the IV and later over Baldwin V and of course the last commander of the defense of Jerusalem.

[@patriciabing6843]

Tyvm good insights

[@HistorySpark]

Your welcome, i am glad you enjoyed the video

[@myYouTube1travel]

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[@PortgusAce-kl4rp]

Kingdom of heaven first for me ❤❤

[@HistorySpark]

Yes it's a great film

[@cliveanstey2723]

Thanks for this listing.... For me is Ironclad the best medieval movie ever made.

[@kristofantal8801]

From the historical sense, it is inaccurate as hell... Costumes are horribly inaccurate, looks like a fantasy movie...

[@dennydavis1007]

Iron clad movie climax tell me please

[@hadleyscott1160]

Loved Kingdom. What about Arn? Think they left that out.

[@HistorySpark]

Arn was the number 1 spot on this list

[@d.t.3263]

There are better historical movies missing from the list. South Korean "Admiral: Roaring Currents" (2014) about admiral Yi Sun Shin the best naval commander of all times, French "La Reine Margot" about events surrounding the Valois-Angouleme dynasty following the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre, Dutch "Michiel De Ruyter" (2015) about the best European admiral of all time, Japanese "The Battle of Port Arthur" (1980) about the bloodiest battle of the russi-japanese war... to mention some.

[@davidhood2705]

ADMIRAL is a remarkable movie based on truth. Yi Sun Shin is on most lists of the greatest Admirals of all time. In his most famous battle, he had only 13 ships, outnumbered by Japanese ships at least by 10x he defeated the Japanese without a single ship being lost. There is another awesome Dutch movie called The Admiral about Michiel de Ruyter, a Dutch Admiral during the Anglo-Dutch wars. He is also on about every top 10 best Admirals of all time along with Yi Shun Shin. Both movies had good acting and appropriate production budgets and they are fairly historically accurate. I'm a HUGE fan of historical period based films based on real life history and you can't go wrong with either of these!

[@d.t.3263]

@@davidhood2705 Couldn't agree more 👍

[@socratesgeorgekazolias]

You say not many non-whites in Risen as a historical inaccuracy? Please explain? Lots of Middle Easterners, now known as Arabs, non?

[@Snookmeistergeneral]

Pretty sure that Kingdom of Heaven has been widely viewed since release. Not really appropriate for a list of films that people "probably haven't seen".

[@HistorySpark]

I dont know anyone that has watched the film so I felt it was appropriate to put in the list. Your social circle is different to mine, so I can understand why you may disagree, but I think its justifiable to be included on the list

[@MultiApansson]

It was quite the event in Sweden when it came

[@vincentpuccio3689]

You need to see The Warlord starring Charleston Heston and the Vikings starring Kurt Douglas and Tony Curtis With Earnest Borgnine

[@TJKLOUTSE]

Missing The king and outlaw king on Netflix is amazing

[@HistorySpark]

yes they are both great films but not appropriate candidates for this list, they both get recommended in this video here tho - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZuohmaDl9d5ZpI

[@rogerpropes7129]

'Khartoum' is excellent historically even though it has Charlton 'Woodenhead' Heston in it. 'Rob Roy' is excellent and NOT based on Sir Walter Scott's novel. 'That Hamilton Lady' with Vivien Leigh and Lawrence Olivier is older but not to be forgotten.

[@HistorySpark]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@danrgoodnight9345]

4 outa 5 ARN is a frikin classic

[@HistorySpark]

An amazing film !

[@claudiajaramillo5131]

are they ok for 12 years old?

[@HistorySpark]

no most likely not, i dont think a 12 year old will enjoy or get these films

[@tacticdev6770]

"Whitewashing issue because there is a minimal number of non-white actors...". Hey pal! The day you find a black Jewish or Roman from from that period of time, please let us know. Probably, you'd been finding the most interesting case in the Human History...

[@matthewdeancole]

Kingdom of Heaven is unknown to most audiences? It's friggn Ridely Scott!

[@HistorySpark]

Yes but it also has Orlando Bloom in it so most people decided to give it a miss when it came out lol

[@misaghkhosravi4541]

I COULD NEVER IMAGINE HOW REAL THE WARS R GOING ON BEHINDE THE SCENES

[@seawolf365]

Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favorites.

[@HistorySpark]

me too, the directors cut of it is great

[@johnhickey4784]

Bought the DVD of Ironclad in Euro giant / Dealz for € 2.00. I really enjoyed the film. Have watched it several times since. Have Kingdom of Heaven also in the Directors cut.

[@HistorySpark]

Good start to ur collection of films there

[@shahfahad9810]

I thought only I love the kingdom of heaven.

[@HistorySpark]

its a good film, i think alot of people like it

[@007EnglishAcademy]

@@HistorySpark It is a great film

[@HistorySpark]

@@007EnglishAcademy 100