The Brothers Lionheart

The Brothers Lionheart

From our world. To the world of the tales and the camp fires.

1977 · 102 min · ★ 6.7 · Adventure, Fantasy, Family

After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.

Directed by Olle Hellbom · Written by Astrid Lindgren

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