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Richard the Lionheart & Saladin: Holy Warriors - Part 1

This docudrama explores the epic of King Richard the Lionhearted and his struggle to save Christendom's holiest city, Jerusalem, from its Muslim conqueror, Saladin. Draws upon original Muslim and Christian sources as well as interviews with scholars from both the East and the West. Filmed in the Middle East, it tells the story that defined religious conflict for centuries and transformed Richard and Saladin into legends.

English español
  • Originally Aired December 24, 2005
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
  • Created May 6, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Richard Bedser Writer
Richard Bedser Director