A simple family man ( Jason Statham ) is forced to take up arms after an evil sorcerer ( Ray Liotta ) unleashes an army of bloodthirsty beasts that destroy his small village and capture his beautiful wife ( Claire Forlani ).. As the marauding forces overrun the land in an effort to overthrow the king ( Burt Reynolds ) and his loyal magus ( John Rhys - Davies ), the once peace - loving peasant and his two companions ( Ron Perlman and Will Sanderson ) venture into perilous, uncharted terrain on a daring rescue mission..

In this breathtaking fantasy adventure, director Uwe Boll conjures up a medieval world filled with royal treachery, dark magic and spectacular battles, all set against some of the most awe - inspiring vistas ever captured on film..

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale is a movie based on the Dungeon Siege video game series, directed by Uwe Boll..

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale will be battling its way into a theater near you from the 11th January 2008..