The Reckoning is a movie directed by Paul McGuigan in 2002 and based on the book Morality Play by Barry Unsworth, first published in 1995. The movie features Willem Dafoe, Paul Bettany, Marián Aguilera, Trevor Steedman, Simon McBurney, Tom Hardy, and others.
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Storyline
Taking place in 14th century England, the film centers on Nicholas, a young priest who, having violated his vow of chastity, becomes a fugitive, fleeing from the scrutiny of his fellow monks. Assuming the role of an actor in a traveling troupe, Nicholas and his fellow performers come across a revelation that a young woman accused of murdering a boy is, in fact, innocent.
Movie vs Book
Year
2002
Minutes
112
Movie Rate
6.50
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Reckoning
Director: Paul McGuigan
Country: UK
Year: 2002
Length: 1h52m
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Year
1995
Pages
224
Book Rate
7.52
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Book
Morality Play
Author: Barry Unsworth
Country: UK
First published in: 1995
Length: 224 pages
Genre: Fiction
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