影片被设置在英格兰蔷薇战争末期,讲述英国都铎王朝时期的故事。兰开斯特王室宿敌约克王室理查德三世,在波斯沃平原之役中去世,他的侄子理查德四世接任,统治多年。
理查德四世膝下两子,大儿子威尔士王子哈利(罗伯特·伊斯特 Robert East 饰)本是众望所归的王位继承人,而他却是一个疯子。小儿子埃德蒙王子(罗温·艾金森 Rowan Atkinson 饰)笨拙愚蠢又骄傲自大,被王室以及整个家族所不耻。然而就是这个自称“黑爵士一世”的埃德蒙王子,却试图从他的父王和哥哥手中夺取王位。在两个随从珀西(蒂姆·麦克纳尼 Tim McInnerny 饰),一个唯一尊重他的愚蠢贵族和鲍德里克(托尼·罗宾逊 Tony Robinson 饰),一个爱耍小聪明的农民的帮助下,开始了他们看似伟大的夺权计划。
The beautiful English countryside is the setting for more mysteries featuring the charismatic clergyman sleuth.
Based on the classic character created by GK Chesterton. The quaint Cotswolds are abuzz with dastardly intrigue. Father Brown’s new ally is a playwright priest who’s written the perfect murder. But is art imitating death? There’s medieval murder at a battle re-enactme...
It tells the story of Adolfo Novak, patriarch of one of the most powerful families in the country, who gathers his family and close friends to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Behind the toasts and smiles lie decades of secrets, betrayals, blind loyalties and a strong desire for revenge. The evening will end up blowing up and revealing a truth that, when finally comes to light, will be much more unexpected and surprising than any previous suspicion.