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- Our Score: ☆ 5/10
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IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
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Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Vampire army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.
Tagline: Every war has a beginning.
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Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Box Office: $45,802,315
Nominations: 2
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Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States, New Zealand, Australia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 23, 2009, Netflix: Jul 01, 2021, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023, Blu-ray: Dec 27, 2016
Writers: Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain, Len Wiseman, Robert Orr, Kevin Grevioux
Producers: Beth DePatie, Kevin Grevioux, David Kern, Gary Lucchesi, James McQuaide, Eric Reid, Tom Rosenberg, Skip Williamson, Henry Winterstern, Len Wiseman, Richard S. Wright
Editors: Peter Amundson, Eric Potter
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Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans (2009) Cast (Click to Expand)
Underworld : The Rise of the Lycans Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Sheen | ... | Lucian |
| Bill Nighy | ... | Viktor |
| Rhona Mitra | ... | Sonja |
| Steven Mackintosh | ... | Tannis |
| Kevin Grevioux | ... | Raze |
| David Aston | ... | Coloman |
| Geraldine Brophy | ... | Nobleman''s Wife |
| Leighton Cardno | ... | Fearful Lycan |
| Alex Carroll | ... | Young Lucian (as Alexander Carroll) |
| Elizabeth Hawthorne | ... | Orsova |
| Jason Hood | ... | Death Dealer |
| Mark Mitchinson | ... | Nobleman |
| Tania Nolan | ... | Luka |
| Craig Parker | ... | Sabas |
| Timothy Raby | ... | Janosh (as Tim Raby) |
| Larry Rew | ... | Kosta |
| Peter Tait | ... | Gyorg |
| Olivia Taylforth | ... | Young Sonja |
| Jared Turner | ... | Xristo |
| Eleanor Williams | ... | Teenage Girl |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michael Sheen (b. February 5, 1969) – Lucian
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Michael | Michael Christopher Sheen - Bill Nighy (b. December 12, 1949) – Viktor
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: William Nighy - Rhona Mitra (b. August 9, 1976) – Sonja
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Rhona N. Mitra | Rona Mitra - Steven Mackintosh (b. April 30, 1967) – Tannis
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Stephen Mackintosh - Kevin Grevioux (b. September 9, 1962) – Raze
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Kevin B. Grevioux - David Aston – Coloman
- Geraldine Brophy – Nobleman''s Wife
- Leighton Cardno – Fearful Lycan
- Alex Carroll – Young Lucian (as Alexander Carroll)
- Elizabeth Hawthorne (b. April 30, 1947) – Orsova
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Elizabeth Hawthorn - Jason Hood – Death Dealer
- Mark Mitchinson (b. July 6, 1966) – Nobleman
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3¼" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Mark Mitchison - Tania Nolan (b. August 19, 1983) – Luka
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Craig Parker (b. November 12, 1970) – Sabas
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Timothy Raby – Janosh (as Tim Raby)
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