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| Medium |
DVD |
| Production Year |
1981 |
| Certification |
R (USA) |
| Genre |
Action & Adventure; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Adventure; Drama; Fantasy |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Nationality |
USA; UK |
| Format |
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| Amazon Link |
Buy from Amazon.com |
| Original Title |
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| Cast |
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| Actor/Actress |
Role |
| Terry, Nigel |
King Arthur |
| Mirren, Helen |
Morgana |
| Clay, Nicholas |
Lancelot |
| Lunghi, Cherie |
Guenevere |
| Geoffrey, Paul |
Perceval |
| Williamson, Nicol |
Merlin |
| Addie, Robert |
Mordred |
| Byrne, Gabriel |
Uther Pendragon |
| Buckley, Keith |
Uryens |
| Boorman, Katrine |
Igrayne |
| Neeson, Liam |
Gawain |
| Redgrave, Corin |
Cornwall |
| O'Brien, Niall |
Kay |
| Stewart, Patrick |
Leondegrance |
| Swift, Clive |
Sir Hector |
| Hinds, Ciarán |
Lot (as Ciarin Hinds) |
| O'Callaghan, Liam |
Sadok |
| Muldoon, Michael |
Astamor |
| Boorman, Charley |
Boy Mordred |
| Flynn, Gerard Mannix |
Mordred's Lieutenant (as Mannix Flynn) |
| Keogh, Garrett |
Mador |
| Bergin, Emmet |
Ulfus |
| Byrne, Barbara |
Young Morgana |
| Brennan, Brid |
Lady in Waiting |
| McLaren, Kay |
Aged Morgana |
| Kelly, Eamon A. |
Abbot (as Eamonn Kelly) |
| Boorman, Telsche |
Lady of the Lake (uncredited) |
| Holmes, Prudence Wright |
Sunshine (uncredited) |
| Other People |
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| Director |
Boorman, John |
| Producer |
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| Writer |
Malory, Thomas; Pallenberg, Rospo |
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| Studio |
Warner Home Video |
| Features |
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| Language Tracks |
French; English |
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| Audio Tracks |
Dolby; Mono |
| Running Time |
140 |
| Aspect Ratio |
1.85:1 |
| Color Mode |
Color |
| Plot Summary |
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This lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a dark and engrossing tale. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword Excalibur, and its passing from the wizard Merlin to the future king of England. Arthur pulls the famed sword from a stone and is destined to be crowned king. As the king embarks on a passionate love affair with Guenevere, an illegitimate son, and Merlin's designs on power, threaten Arthur's reign. The film is visually stunning and unflinching in its scenes of combat and black magic. Featuring an impressive supporting cast, including early work from the likes of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne, Excalibur is an adaptation of the legend both faithful and bold. --Robert Lane
This lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a dark and engrossing tale. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword Excalibur, and its passing from the wizard Merlin to the future king of England. Arthur pulls the famed sword from a stone and is destined to be crowned king. As the king embarks on a passionate love affair with Guenevere, an illegitimate son, and Merlin's designs on power, threaten Arthur's reign. The film is visually stunning and unflinching in its scenes of combat and black magic. Featuring an impressive supporting cast, including early work from the likes of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne, Excalibur is an adaptation of the legend both faithful and bold. --Robert Lane
The myth of King Arthur brought once again to the screen. Uthur Pendragon is given the mystical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlyn. At his death Uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be King of England. Years later Arthur, Uthur's bastard son draws Excalibur and becomes king. Guided by Merlyn, Arthur marries Guenivere and gathers the Knights of the Round Table. Arthur's evil half-sister Morgana sires a son with him, who may prove his downfall.
Written by
Greg Bole {bole@life.bio.sunysb.edu}
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