THE first crusade is vividly brought to life in all its savagery, religious fanaticism and lust for power and glory in this rampaging historical blockbuster.

Demetrios Askiates, soy for the Byzantine Emperor is caught up in the treachery, bloodshed and pillage and with more than one sword pointed at his throat sees his only salvation in the fall of Jerusalem.

Smell the danger, feel the fear, thrill to the fury of battle.