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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Every war has a beginning.

Part of Underworld Collection

2009•1h 32m•6.5/10
FantasyActionThriller

Ratings

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6.5/10(4K)

A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.

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Production

Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sketch Films, UW3 Film Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Sonja

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Viktor

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Lucian

Shane Brolly

Shane Brolly

Kraven

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Andreas Tanis

Kevin Grevioux

Kevin Grevioux

Raze

David Aston

David Aston

Coloman

Geraldine Brophy

Geraldine Brophy

Nobleman's Wife

Leighton Cardno

Leighton Cardno

Fearful Lycan

Elizabeth Hawthorne

Elizabeth Hawthorne

Orsova

Jason Hood

Jason Hood

Death Dealer

Mark Mitchinson

Mark Mitchinson

Nobleman

Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Sabas

Timothy Raby

Timothy Raby

Janosh

Tania Nolan

Tania Nolan

Luka

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Selene

Jared Turner

Jared Turner

Xristo

Olivia Taylforth

Young Sonja

Larry Rew

Larry Rew

Kosta

Eleanor Williams

Eleanor Williams

Teenage Girl

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