Royal Deceit - Royal Deceit - DVD

Based on the same Danish legend that inspired Shakespeare's "Hamlet," this lavish adventure yarn from director Gabriel Axel ("Babette's Feast") is set in 6th-century Denmark and tells of the bitter struggle between Prince Amled (Christian Bale) and his uncle Fenge (Gabriel Byrne) over the throne of Amled's father, the murdered king of Jutland. With Helen Mirren, Brian Cox, Kate Beckinsale, and Andy Serkis (in his big-screen debut). AKA: "Prince of Jutland." 85 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English (SDH).