MPAA Rating: R
Director: Paul McGuigan
Genres: Drama, Mystery
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Scottish filmmaker Paul McGuigan directs The Reckoning, based on the award-winning novel -Morality Play by Barry_Unsworth. Set in 14th century England, the story involves a priest named Nicholas (Paul_Bettany) who leaves the church after committing adultery. He falls in with a troupe of traveling actors led by Martin (Willem_Dafoe). Nicholas joins them and attracts the attention of Martin's sister Sarah (Gina McKee). The group ends up in a small town where a mute woman (Elvira_Minguez) is accused of witchcraft and murder. Drawn to the woman, Martin suggests that the troupe re-create the events in hopes of drawing a crowd and solving the crime. Also starring Brian_Cox, Ewen_Bremner, and Vincent_Cassel. The Reckoning premiered at the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2004. Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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