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The Book of Daniel
Drama · History · 2013
Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions' den.
Movie details
The Book of Daniel
2013 Drama · History 1h 28m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions' den.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Book of Daniel?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Anna Zielinski
Written by
Chuck Konzelman · Cary Solomon
Robert Miano
Old Daniel
Andrew Bongiorno
Daniel
Lance Henriksen
Cyrus
Kevin McCorkle
Croesus
Rolf Saxon
Nebuchadnezzar
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Peter Kluge
Darius
Liam Matthews
Hootan
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The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.