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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Violence, Questionable for Children Movie Release: 2001 DVD Release: 04/03/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 57 mins Studio: Polygram USA Video Members Wishing: 13 Genres: Historical Film, Biopic [feature], Historical Epic

Attila the Hun, fabled leader of a band of nomadic warriors who fearlessly took on the might of the Roman Empire, has his life story brought to the screen in this two-part miniseries. Attila (Gerard Butler) raised an army from the people of Caspia, and in time created a fighting force so strong that they received an annual tribute from the leaders of Rome as an inducement not to attack. Not all Romans were happy with this situation, and in time it was decided that General Aetius (Powers Boothe), a brave yet unscrupulous leader who attempted to usurp the rule of Empress Placidia (Alice Krige), was the only man who could confront Attila on his own terms. Aetius recognized Attila's skills as a leader, and decided the best way to prevent him from invading Rome was to lead him into an alliance, as Rome and the Huns joined forces against a third nation. But despite their mutual respect, it soon became apparent that only one man could be the undisputed leader in a meeting between Rome and the Huns. Attila also features Tim Curry as Theodosius, Simmone Jade MacKinnon as N'Kara, and Reg Rogers as Valentinian. Attila was first aired on the USA Cable Network on January 30 and 31, 2001.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Gerard Butler - Attila
Powers Boothe - Flavius Aetius
Simmone Mackinnon - N'Kara/Ilidico
Tim Curry - Theodosius
Reg Rogers - Valentionian

First airing on the USA Network in 2001, the miniseries Attila comes to DVD from USA Home Entertainment. All 177 minutes are included with a widescreen transfer. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo soundtrack and the 5.1 Surround Sound remix are both in English. Closed captions are available. Also Included are the original trailer and the featurette "Attila: The Making of an Epic Miniseries." DVD-ROM features include a photo gallery, storyboards, and costume information. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide