In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Viggo Mortensen
as Diego Alatriste
Elena Anaya
as Angélica de Alquézar
Unax Ugalde
as Íñigo Balboa
Eduard Fernández
as Sebastián Copons
Eduardo Noriega
as Conde de Guadalmedina
Ariadna Gil
as María de Castro
Juan Echanove
as Francisco de Quevedo
Javier Cámara
as Conde Duque de Olivares
Antonio Dechent
as Curro Garrote
Blanca Portillo
as Fray Emilio Bocanegra
Francesc Garrido
as Martín Saldaña
Pilar López de Ayala
as Mujer de Malatesta
