The Legion (2020)

Directed by

Jose Magan

Genre

sword-and-sandal film, action-adventure film

Country

United States, Spain

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

R

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 145 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A small Roman legion fights against the Parthian Empire in ancient Armenia. The film follows soldiers caught in a brutal and intense conflict.

action-packedintensedramatichistoricalfast-pacedgrittyepicviolent

What happens

The Legion is a 2020 Spanish-American action adventure film directed by Jose Magan, and featuring Mickey Rourke and Bai Ling. It is based on the war between Rome and Parthian Empire in Armenia from 58 to 63 AD. The Legion blends historical drama with action-adventure, capturing a small but intense moment of ancient warfare. However, the film has received mixed reviews for its pacing, character development, and overall execution. It is Magán's directorial debut. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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