AD 117. The Roman Empire stretches from Egypt to Spain, and East as far as the Black Sea. But in northern Britain, the relentless onslaught of conquest has ground to a halt in face of the guerrilla tactics of an elusive enemy: the savage and terrifying tribes known as the Picts.
Quintus, sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the earth and destroy their leader Gorlacon.
But when the legion is ambushed on unfamiliar ground, and Virilus taken captive, Quintus faces a desperate struggle to keep his small platoon alive behind enemy lines, evading remorseless Pict pursuers over harsh terrain, as the band of soldiers race to rescue their General, and to reach the safety of the Roman frontier.
I enjoyed this very bloody, gory movie. Some of the action sequences are far fetched but this isn't a documentary. Great scenery. The story of the lost legion is a myth but makes for a good tale.
excellent. loved the story and historical theme.
Loved this movie, cinematography is stunning, story is perfect and true to life. Imagine a gritty "Gladiator" movie. Wonderful acting, wonderful action, wonderful story that keeps you interested until the final scene.