Movie

The Profession of Arms

★ 6.7(58)20011h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Ermanno Olmi
Release date: 2001-05-11
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: StudioCanal

The Profession of Arms — trailer

About The Profession of Arms

The Profession of Arms is a 2001 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Ermanno Olmi, starring Christo Jivkov, Sergio Grammatico and Dimitar Ratchkov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Profession of Arms in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In autumn of 1526, the Emperor, Charles V, sends his German landsknechts led by Georg von Frundsberg to march towards Rome. The inferior papal armies, commanded by Giovanni de'Medici, try to chase them in the midst of a harsh winter. Nevertheless, the Imperial armies manage to cross the rivers along their march and get cannons thanks to the maneuvers of its Lords. In a skirmish, Giovanni de'Medici is wounded in the leg by a falconet shot. The attempts to cure him fail and he dies. The Imperial armies assault Rome. The film is beautifully but unassumingly set, and shows the hard conditions in which war is waged and its lack of glory. It ends straightforwardly with the declaration made after the death of Giovanni de'Medici by the commanders of the armies in Europe of not using again fire weapons because of their cruelty.

Cast

Christo Jivkov

Giovanni De' Medici

Sergio Grammatico

Federico II Gonzaga

Dimitar Ratchkov

Lucantonio Cuppano

Fabio Giubbani

Matteo Cusastro

Saša Vulićević

Pietro Aretino

Desislava Tenekedjieva

Caterina De' Medici

Sandra Ceccarelli

Nobildonna di Mantova

Aldo Toscano

Aloisio Gonzaga

Franco Palmieri

Paolo Giovio

Franco Andreani

Ambasciatore di Carlo V

Kalin Arsov

Barcarolo

Giancarlo Belelli

Alfonso d'Este

Themes & keywords

winteritalysoldierrenaissance16th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Profession of Arms in India?+

The Profession of Arms is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is The Profession of Arms?+

The Profession of Arms has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Profession of Arms?+

The Profession of Arms stars Christo Jivkov, Sergio Grammatico, Dimitar Ratchkov, Fabio Giubbani and Saša Vulićević.

When did The Profession of Arms come out?+

The Profession of Arms is a 2001 movie directed by Ermanno Olmi.

What genre is The Profession of Arms?+

The Profession of Arms is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Profession of Arms?+

The Profession of Arms was directed by Ermanno Olmi.