Reclaiming the Blade
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| Directed by | Daniel McNicoll |
| Produced by | Erica Black |
| Narrated by | John Rhys-Davies |
| Starring | Viggo Mortensen Karl Urban Bob Anderson |
| Music by | David James Nielsen |
| Distributed by | Galatia Films Home Entertainment (US) |
| Release date(s) | July 7, 2009 |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Reclaiming the Blade is a documentary produced by Galatia Films on the topic of swords, focusing on cinematic choreography of swordsmanship.
Notable interviewees from the film industry include Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban, Richard Taylor, Bob Anderson (fencing instructor to Errol Flynn). Interviewed as an expert on swordmaking was bladesmith Paul Champagne (died in April 2009).
Narration is by British actor John Rhys-Davies. The documentary was produced with the support of Peter Jackson, Weta Workshop, Skywalker Sound and the Royal Armouries.
