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Excalibur is a 1981 epic medieval fantasy film directed, cowritten and produced by John Boorman, that retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, based loosely on the 15th-century Arthurian romance Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory.
Excalibur: Directed by John Boorman. With Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi. Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.
Jul 30, 2022 · Released in 1981 and directed by John Boorman, this film has left an indelible mark on the fantasy genre, enchanting audiences with its epic tale of honor, betrayal, and destiny. One of the standout aspects of "Excalibur" is its stunning visual storytelling.
Release Date: April 10, 1981The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table receives its most impressive screen treatment in Excalibur, from vis...
The magical sword of Excalibur starts off in the hands of British lord Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, Arthur (Nigel Terry), the knave ...
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Uthur Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) is given the mystical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlin. At his death, Uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be King of England. Several years later, Arthur, Uthur's bastard son, draws Excalibur and becomes King.
Action. 140 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1981. Roger Ebert. January 1, 1981. 4 min read. What a wondrous vision “Excalibur” is! And what a mess. This wildly ambitious retelling of the legend of King Arthur is a haunting and violent version of the Dark Ages and the heroic figures who (we dream) populated them.
A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur", chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately his death.
Excalibur. The King Arthur roars to life of Arthur's rise to power, the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin the Magician, the golden age of Camelot and the search for the Holy Grail. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
Original theatrical trailer for director John Boorman's epic retelling of the King Arthur legend, 'Excalibur', starring Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, and He...