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Heroes and Villains

  • TV Series
  • 2007–2008
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Tom Burke, Rory McCann, Brian McCardie, Steven Waddington, and Anthony Flanagan in Heroes and Villains (2007)
BiographyDocumentaryDramaHistory

The story of some of the most remembered characters who transformed the world. Produced by the BBC, based in true facts, with the support of modern historians. This documentary tells how Nap... Read allThe story of some of the most remembered characters who transformed the world. Produced by the BBC, based in true facts, with the support of modern historians. This documentary tells how Napoleon, Spartacus, Richard Lionhearth, Atila, Shogun and Cortes printed their names in the ... Read allThe story of some of the most remembered characters who transformed the world. Produced by the BBC, based in true facts, with the support of modern historians. This documentary tells how Napoleon, Spartacus, Richard Lionhearth, Atila, Shogun and Cortes printed their names in the books of history.

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    • Rob Brydon
    • Kevin Eldon
    • Brian McCardie
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    • Stars
      • Rob Brydon
      • Kevin Eldon
      • Brian McCardie
    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Stanislav Fréron
    • 2007
    Kevin Eldon
    Kevin Eldon
    • Romulus
    • 2008
    Brian McCardie
    Brian McCardie
    • Hernan Cortes
    • 2008
    Anthony Flanagan
    Anthony Flanagan
    • Spartacus
    • 2008
    James Saito
    James Saito
    • Ieyasu Tokugawa
    • 2008
    Leon Ockenden
    Leon Ockenden
    • Earl of Leicester
    • 2008
    Richard McCabe
    Richard McCabe
    • Barras
    • 2007
    Harry Lloyd
    Harry Lloyd
    • Lucas
    • 2008
    Hiro Kanagawa
    Hiro Kanagawa
    • Mitsunari Ishida
    • 2008
    Nicholas Shaw
    Nicholas Shaw
    • Sandoval
    • 2008
    Mick Walter
    • Zercon
    • 2008
    Nadia Boussetta
    • Sparticus's Wife
    • 2008
    Tom Burke
    Tom Burke
    • Napoleon Bonaparte
    • 2007
    Rory McCann
    Rory McCann
    • Attila the Hun
    • 2008
    Andrew Howard
    Andrew Howard
    • Alvarado
    • 2008
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Richard the Lionheart
    • 2008
    Louis Ozawa
    Louis Ozawa
    • Hideaki Kobayakawa
    • 2008
    Jamie Foreman
    Jamie Foreman
    • Slave Trader
    • 2008
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    1rynecortez

    Worst History Series Ever

    This might be the worst historical series, I have ever seen. They literally had and English actors play the different characters. A Scottish guy played Attila the Hun 😂. They don't even bother to hide the accents either. Don't watch this crap.
    9faithless4734

    On Prime it is called Warriors

    Great show most of what is covered is common knowledge for any history fan but it is still a good refresher with a few bits and pieces of new stuff. Worth the time to watch.
    8c7flat13

    A surprisingly great series.

    I'm a documentary buff. I don't often enjoy reenactments but decided to randomly check this out on Amazon prime video after exhausting many other options. I began watching the Napoleon epsiode with few expectations except maybe an entertaining historical review. It is so much more than that. The production quality is excellent even with a limited budget. The special effects are convincingly real and especially violent. The acting is phenomenal and writing manages to focus the story in a way that emphasizes important historical events in a dramatic package. For a series based on actual events it manages to be compelling. If you are a history geek you will enjoy this purely as entertainment as well. Very well crafted. The writing, acting and direction elevate this series well beyond what you would expect. IMO 'Game of Thrones' quality witout the budget.
    10davidallredonline

    Why Can't We Purchase This?

    How hard can it be to digitize this, or put out a Blue-Ray set that works in American devices? This was extremely enjoyable, and even if a person only liked one or two of the stories here, we should be able to hand the producers money and download or own a copy.

    The Napoleon story was one of the best depictions I have seen, incredibly well acted and well directed. Richard the Lion Heart was equally entertaining. I can't fathom how resources were spent on this and the whole project now just rests somewhere out of anyone's reach.

    I loved the series, and I am sad that I spent an hour looking for a place to buy it and could not. What gives? Why won't my money spend here?

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