Epic International Trailer for Shakespeare Inspired War Film 'Coriolanus'

Coming this December, Ralph Fiennes stars in and directs the modern retelling of William Shakespeare's Coriolanus.  Fiennes plays Caius Martius Coriolanus, a feared and respected Roman general who's banished and chooses to align himself with his sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to exact revenge on the city and its people.

Coriolanus is convinced by his overbearing, power hungry mother (Vanessa Redgrave) to seek a powerful Consul position, and must integrate himself with the masses, an idea he's in great opposition of.  When society rejects his proposal for office, his anger towards being called a traitor fuels a riot that leads to his banishment from the city.  This propels his allegiance with his enemies, fighting side by side with Tullus Aufidius (Butler) against his own country that turned its back on him.    

The great Brian Cox and Jessica Chastain co-star in this epic film, which was written by John Logan (Gladiator, Rango).  I'm guessing Fiennes will take home some Oscar statues for this one, as it looks incredible.

Coriolanus opens on December 2, 2011.

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[PabloJohn]

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