This film is based on the book of the same name by ian hamilton, one of four glasgow university students who liberated the stone of destiny from westminster abbey on christmas day, 1950. The coronation stone is one of the most important relics of the british empire. Stone of destiny retells the true story of four young glaswegian students who, in 1951, outwitted the british authorities in their successful attempt to take back the stone of scone a beloved symbol of scottish pride and return it home. Two weeks notice 2002 official trailer hugh grant, sandra bullock movie hd duration. Rated 5 out of 5 by nessatiti from great game i love this game, it is adictive and fun. The day the stone of destiny came back to scotland. Feb 26, 2015 trailer for the movie stone of destiny. Stone of destiny retells the true story of four young glaswegian students who, in 1951, outwitted the british authorities in their successful attempt to take back the stone of scone a beloved symbol of scottish pride and return it home starring as ian hamilton one of the students, a dedicated nationalist who reignited scottish national pride in the 1950s is charlie cox. With scots nationalism waning under the weight of britains rule, four university students, led by ian hamilton charlie cox, make a dramatic gesture to reawaken their countrys. The stone, shrouded in legend and mystery, is now safely ensconced within the walls of edinburgh castle. This is a well written, well acted film, although the reaction of the scottish critics would have you think otherwise. Experience the award winning music of the witcher iii.
This film is based on the true story of the theft of the stone of scone on christmas day in 1950. Charlie cox stars in a film featuring robert carlyle, billy boyd, stephen mccole, and kate mara. In 2008, hamiltons book, the taking of the stone of destiny, was made into a film entitled stone of destiny. From that time the stone stayed in westminster abbey in london until november 15, 1996. Four glasgow students took the stone from westminster abbey on christmas day 1950, sparking an international search. Stone of destiny 2008 charles martin smith synopsis. Feb 05, 20 the fabled and revered stone had been carted off more than 700 years earlier by the army of englands king edward i, becoming a prized possession of the united kingdom. With charlie cox, kate mara, stephen mccole, ciaron kelly. The role of the scottish nationalist politician john maccormick was played by robert carlyle. Stone of destiny is a 2008 scottishcanadian historical adventurecomedy film written and directed by charles martin smith and starring charlie cox, billy boyd, robert carlyle, and kate mara. Perhaps the only thing glossed over was the feeling of gross betrayal when the stone was voluntarily.
A movie about the theft of the stone of destiny starring hollywood actors has begun filming in arbroath. Grab your 7 day free trial of the nowtv sky cinema pass today and. The stone of destiny and the end of the new world order. Stone of destiny 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rent stone of destiny 2008 starring charlie cox and kate mara on dvd and bluray. It is also known as the stone of destiny and until recently, it resided in westminster abbey in london. The film is being directed by untouchables and american graffiti actor charlie martin smith. Stone of scone, also called stone of destiny, scottish gaelic lia fail, stone that for centuries was associated with the crowning of scottish kings and then, in 1296, was taken to england and later placed under the coronation chair. Based on the memoirs of ian hamilton, stone of destiny follows the determined students reckless quest to make the ultimate symbolic gesture for scottish independence. Based on the true story of a scottish patriot who took back the stone of destiny, a symbol of scottish sovereignty, from westminster abbey in 1950. Stone of destiny 2008 is an adventure, comedy movie starring robert carlyle and peter mullan. On voit apparaitre les acteurs qui maitrisent leurs roles parfaitement. Gaelic singer kathleen macinnes played the role of ms.
When i lifted the stone in westminster abbey, i felt scotlands soul was in my hands. Additionally, hamilton had a cameo role, with some irony, as an english businessman. The stone of destiny and the end of the new world order created 03. Stone of destiny is a 2008 scottishcanadian adventurecomedy film written and directed by charles martin smith and. Another film, an ceasnachadh, focused on ms mathesons interrogation by the authorities. Steve mcdonald stone of destiny 1998, digipak, cd discogs. Stone of destiny is one of those independent films that really stands out due to its plot, great cast and effective directing. Based on real events, the film tells the story of the removal of the stone of scone from westminster abbey.
According to legend, the stone was transported from the holy land to ireland, taken to scotland and in 1296 captured by king edward i of england. One of the most revered symbols of the kingdom of scotland and the heritage of the scots is the stone of scone. The idealistic band breached britains venerable westminster abbey to secure the stone of scone, a national treasure, upon which scottish. On st andrews day, 30th november 1996, scotlands coronation stone, the stone of destiny, was installed in edinburgh castle. Also known as the stone of scone it looks like an ordinary piece of sandstone but it is full of deep symbolic meaning and centuries. Directed by charles martin smith and starring charlie cox, kate mara, billy boyd and robert carlyle. It was originally used as part of the crowning ceremonies of the scots kings of dalriada, in the west of scotland, an area just north of glasgow now called argyll when kenneth i, the 36th king of dalriada united the scots and pictish kingdoms and moved his capital to scone from western scotland around 840ad, the stone of destiny was moved there too. While the scots sleep in their slumber, the stone of destiny still remains hidden somewhere here in scotland and the prophecy to be fullfilled remains for it will. Based on the memoirs of ian hamilton, stone of destiny follows the determined students reckless quest to make the. This 336pound block of red sandstone was the seat upon which the ancient kings of scotland were crowned. The stone of destiny stone of scone scottish coronation stone. Well written and inspiring, the book fleshes out hamiltons reasons and motivation for potentially risking his freedom to restore the historic symbol of scottish selfgovernment to its true and rightful place.
The stone of scone is now displayed with other scottish royal regalia in edinburgh castle. Hd stone of destiny 2008 film complet en streaming. Scottish collegians lead a raid in 1950 england to steal back the stone of scone. The story of ian hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited scottish national pride in the 1950s with his daring raid on the heart of england to bring the stone of scone back to scotland. Aged in whiskey barrels, stone of destiny is big and bold with hints of vanilla and a slight alcohol burn. About 10,000 people lined the royal mile to watch the procession of dignitaries and troops escort the stone from holyrood palace to the castle. In october 2008, a feature film, stone of destiny, based on the theft of the stone, was released by infinity entertainment of vancouver. Rent stone of destiny 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Telecharger stone of destiny dvdrip uptobox 1fichier. About the stone of destiny the coronation stone is one of the most important relics of the british empire. Vf the witcher streaming en francais saison 1 complet. Film stone of destiny film complet en gratuit 2008 revenu. After the return of the stone to arbroath abbey, the four conspirators never met again. The stone, supposedly the stone of jacob over which scottish monarchs.
It was written and directed by charles martin smith and produced by rob merilees and the late william vince. Stone of destiny the olde burnside brewing company. Stane o scuinalso known as the stone of destiny, and often referred to in england as the coronation stoneis an oblong block of red sandstone that has been used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of scotland, and later also when the monarchs of scotland became monarchs of england as well. In most aspects its faithful to the book, although the film makers use quite a bit of artistic licence at. I really enjoyed the film and thought it had the perfect amount of. Watch stone of destiny online stream full movie nowtv free. Jun 29, 2007 a movie about the theft of the stone of destiny starring hollywood actors has begun filming in arbroath. Dec 18, 2008 stone of destiny it was a magnificent caper. Stone of destiny on 30th november 1996 st andrews day, scotlands coronation stone, the stone of destiny, was returned back to scotland from westminter abbey and installed in the crown room at edinburgh castle. Stane o scuinalso known as the stone of destiny, and often referred to in england as the coronation stoneis an oblong block of red sandstone that has been used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of scotland, and later also when the monarchs of scotland became monarchs of england as well as in the. Hamiltons courageous efforts to return the stone of destiny to scotland. The legendary stone of destiny scone palace perthshire.
Stone of destiny film under way the film will be released in cinemas next year. Stone of destiny on dvd 818768010045 from green apple entertainment. In most aspects its faithful to the book, although the film. The stone, supposedly the stone of jacob over which scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned.
The film contains elements of the keystone cops but if you have ever read ian hamiltons accounts of the recovery of the stone of destiny it was pretty much like the film portrays even the scene near the end with the travelling people. See the full list of stone of destiny cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The actual stone of destiny is a simple slab of sandstone used as the coronation stone of the scottish monarchs since time immemorial. The fabled and revered stone had been carted off more than 700 years earlier by the army of englands king edward i, becoming a prized possession of the united kingdom. Staring kate mara, charlie cox, ciaron kelly and billy boyd. In most aspects its faithful to the book, although the film makers use quite a bit of artistic licence at the end. The story of ian hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited scottish national pride in the 1950s with his daring raid on the heart of. Find where to watch stone of destiny in new zealand.