New Coriolanus Poster

Ralph Fiennes gets bloodied

New Coriolanus Poster

by Helen O'Hara |
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Wow - and we thought Ralph Fiennes looked scary in Harry Potter. Now, in his directorial debut and new starring role of Coriolanus, and in this exclusive new UK quad, he's bathing in blood and scarier than ever. And what's more, he's brought his mum.

The film, as any Shakespeare scholar will know, concerns the titular Roman general and the consequences of his storming victory over Rome's enemy, Aufidius (Gerard Butler). His military prowess sees him offered Rome's highest political honours and encouraged by his mother (Vanessa Redgrave) to take them - but his contempt for the people lands him in serious trouble, and Aufidius and friends are still lurking just over the border...

brightcove.createExperiences();Coriolanus hits UK cinemas on January 20. Prepare yourself for one of the Bard's bloodier tales.

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