1. Viggo Mortensen in Alatriste | Brego.net
Based on the series of books by Arturo Pérez Reverte, Las aventuras del capitán Alatriste. The film incorporates elements from many of the books in the series.
In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste (Viggo Mortensen), a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King’s army in the Flanders region. His closest friend, Balboa, falls in a trap and…
2. Alatriste - Rotten Tomatoes
Alatriste (Viggo Mortensen), a heroic figure of Spain's 17th-century imperial wars, becomes a mercenary. Director: Agustín Díaz Yanes.
Capt. Alatriste (Viggo Mortensen), a heroic figure of Spain's 17th-century imperial wars, becomes a mercenary.
3. Alatriste Movie Review | PiratesAhoy!
May 8, 2012 · Based on the novels written by Arturo Perez-Reverte, “The Adventures of Captain Alatriste”, the movie presents the story of a hardened Spanish ...
There is always a certain joy in finding something rare and wonderful. It seems like the only really good writing and historically interesting offerings these days are found in television network series. HBO's series are some of the best and most entertaining out there and other series producers...
4. Interesting Facts About The Movie Titled Alatriste
Film director Agustin Diaz Yanes is very impressed with Viggo. The film Alatriste focuses on the first five novels in the captain Alatriste series of novels.
The film Alatriste focuses on the first five novels in the captain Alatriste series of novels. Still, excerpts from the remaining two novels are included in the movie. What many viewers may not be aware of is the fact that it is Viggo Mortensen’s acceptance to take up the role of the title character that propelled it to the top of the charts. Had Viggo not agreed to appear in the movie, chances are that the project would not have come to fruition. The director of the movie Agustin Diaz Yanes went out of his way in compressing five comprehensive novels to form a one hundred and thirty four minute film filled with adventure and action. Yanes, the movie director was categorical in stating that the making of the movie dependent on the choice of the fronting star. Having been tasked with that responsibility, he went far and wide in search for the right character. Viggo Mortensen was already enjoying untold stardom from his role in the Lord of Rings in the bold character where he starred in a Spanish film. He executed the role with expertise and ease even when he had to adopt the Spanish accent in an abandonment of the regular South American accent he had grown up knowing. The movie covers Alatriste throughout his years in the Flanders war of 1623 to the 1643 war of France, during which Spain’s deterioration from being a world recognized superpower hits a rocket high. About Viggo Mortensen’s Role Viggo Mortensen brought out his role in the film perfectly. Armed with a hoarse voice,...
5. Alatriste (2006) - Turner Classic Movies - TCM
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Follows Alatriste, a Spanish soldier-turned-mercenary and heroic figure from the country's 17th century imperial wars.
6. Alatriste - Helsinki Times
May 3, 2012 · In Spanish. Based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's The Adventures of Captain Alatriste novel series. Set in the 17th century Spanish Empire, ...
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7. Alatriste (Literature) - TV Tropes
The Adventures of Captain Alatriste is a series of Historical Fiction novels ... There is also a movie, Alatriste starring Viggo Mortensen as the title ...
The Adventures of Captain Alatriste is a series of Historical Fiction novels written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte starring a Spanish soldier-turned-mercenary-turned-sword-for-hire, the titular Diego Alatriste y Tenorio (who was never an …
8. Captain Alatriste: The Movie - General Discussion
Sep 14, 2006 · Well, i hoped Deimos made a review about this movie but i think he is busy now, so i'll make it.This is a swasbuckling movie based on the ...
Well, i hoped Deimos made a review about this movie but i think he is busy now, so i'll make it.This is a swasbuckling movie based on the books by Arturo Pérez Reverte, about a ficticious spanish soldier-mercenary from XVII Century, that with historical detail narrates the life of the people and ...
9. Captain Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte - Black Gate
Jun 21, 2016 · In 1623, though, Madrid is a glorious city of poets and dashing swordsmen. One of the greatest of the latter is Diego Alatriste y Tenorio, the ...
10. Alatriste - Forum Cinemas
... adventures of "Captain Alatriste ... Alatriste. 2h 24min | Adventure movie | Release Date: 29.12.2006. The story takes place in the 17th century imperial ...
The story takes place in the 17th century imperial Spain under the reign of Philip IV, a weak and easily manipulated monarch dominated by a corrupt court. Intrigue and betrayal, duels and battles, love and hatred are the stage for the adventures of "Captain Alatriste".
11. Captain Alatriste - Historical Novel Society
The story (pub. 1996 in Spanish) is “the adventure of masked men and two Englishmen,” a superbly told tale set in 17th century Madrid. It is an adventure ...
The story (pub. 1996 in Spanish) is “the adventure of masked men and two Englishmen,” a superbly told tale set in 17th century Madrid. It is an adventure from start to finish, moving with the rhythm of fencing masters at play – swift, light motion, pause, explosive clash of action – always gallant, always proud. The […]
