Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)

The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.

Ring of the Nibelungs (2004) poster

In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.

Director: Uli Edel
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematography: Elemér Ragályi
Editing: Roberto Silvi
Production: Tandem Communications, TANDEM Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Sat.1, Uncharted Territory, Castlering Productions, The Ring (UK), Octave S.R.L., Channel 4 Television, Patrola Film
Country: Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $23M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dragon Rider Legends and Ancient Lore, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Superhero Legends and Powers, Dragon Conqueror and Epic War, Dragon Rider Soaring High: Epic Flight

Keywords

blacksmith, treasure, new love, jealousy, sword, legend, invulnerability, vikings (norsemen), murder, royalty, dragon, super power, denunciation

Trailer

Ring of the Nibelungs Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ring of the Nibelungs about?
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
Who directed Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs stars Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Kristanna Loken, Julian Sands, Samuel West, Max von Sydow.
How long is Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
What genre is Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
What is the budget of Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs had a budget of $23M.
Where was Ring of the Nibelungs produced?
Ring of the Nibelungs was produced in Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa.
What are the themes of Ring of the Nibelungs?
The themes of Ring of the Nibelungs include: Dragon Rider Legends and Ancient Lore, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Superhero Legends and Powers, Dragon Conqueror and Epic War, Dragon Rider Soaring High: Epic Flight.