Attila (also known as Attila the Hun in the UK) is a 2001 American television miniseries set during the waning days of the Western Roman Empire, in particular during the invasions of the Huns in Europe.

Attila
Also known asAttila the Hun
Written byRobert Cochran
Directed byDick Lowry
StarringGerard Butler
Powers Boothe
Simmone Mackinnon
Reg Rogers
Tim Curry
Alice Krige
Music byNick Glennie-Smith
Country of originUnited States
Lithuania
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersCaldecot Chubb
Sean Daniel
James Jacks
ProducersPaul Lichtman
Robertas Urbonas
CinematographySteven Fierberg
EditorTod Feuerman
Running time177 minutes
Production companiesAlphaville Films
Attila Productions
Michael R. Joyce Productions
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseJanuary 30 (2001-01-30) –
January 31, 2001 (2001-01-31)

Synopsis

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The narrative of the miniseries primarily follows Attila the Hun (reigned 434–453) during his rise to power, violent unification of the Hunnic tribes, and subsequent campaigns, first against the Eastern Roman Empire, and later against the Visigoths and the Western Roman Empire.

A parallel narrative follows Roman general Flavius Aetius, Attila's primary antagonist, who works vigorously to keep the Western Empire intact despite factional politics, a weak emperor, and a steady stream of barbarian invasions.

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Home media

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The miniseries was released on DVD November 5, 2002 by Universal.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alex von Tunzelmann (28 January 2010). "Attila: hot babes, baths and, erm, birth control". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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