- For this film, Orlando Bloom gained 20 pounds.
- During the filming of the film, Orlando Bloom not only injured his hands, but also had a cold for one month.
- The crew built a total of 3 siege towers, each weighing 17 tons, and also produced 4 slings.
- There are about 800 special effects shots in the whole film.
- Edward Norton finished his filming in two weeks.
- The shipwreck scene in the film was completed with CG technology.
- Because King Baldwin wore a mask, Edward Norton, who played the king, asked that his name not appear in the cast.
- After the director's cut version of the film was completed, Fox boss Tom Rothman urged Scott to shorten the length of the film. In desperation, Scott had to follow suit. In the end, Rothman backfired. The film's US box office was less than $50 million, which was a complete failure compared to the high cost.
- During the shooting in Morocco, the shooting news was leaked. The Daily Telegraph published an article criticizing the prospect of the film, and the director Scott's bodyguards increased to four. In addition, the throwing arm of a sling was accidentally broken. Fortunately, no one was injured, and a siege tower accidentally caught fire.
Kingdom of Heaven behind the scenes gags
2021-10-20 17:21
Extended Reading
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Balian of Ibelin: What man is a man who does not make the world better.
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Richard's Knight: We crusade to recover the kingdom of Jerusalem
Balian of Ibelin: Go till the men speak Italian and continue until they speak something else
Richard Coeur de Lion: We come along this road to find Balian of Ibelin, who defended Jerusalem against the Saracens.
Balian of Ibelin: I am a blacksmith
Richard Coeur de Lion: And I am the king of England
Balian of Ibelin: [pauses] I am a blacksmith.