Coriolanus

Synopsis of Coriolanus

Coriolanus is a tense, hard-edged adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of war and revenge, set against a modern backdrop. The story follows the heroic Roman general Caius Martius Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), who, after being banished from Rome, joins forces with his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), to plot a ruthless revenge against the city that betrayed him. Directed by Ralph Fiennes, this film is a brutal and brilliant exploration of power, pride, and betrayal, featuring an outstanding cast including Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, and Jessica Chastain.