Excalibur (1981)
Genre Adventure, Fantasy
Movie Release Date 1981
Country USA
Language English
Audience Rating PG
Running Time 140 mins
Format LaserDisk
Color Color
IMDb Rating 7.4
Cast
Nigel Terry King Arthur
Helen Mirren Morgana
Nicholas Clay Lancelot
Cherie Lunghi Guenevere
Paul Geoffrey Perceval
Nicol Williamson Merlin
Robert Addie Mordred
Gabriel Byrne Uther Pendragon
Keith Buckley Uryens
Katrine Boorman Igrayne
Crew
Director John Boorman
Writer Thomas Malory
Writer Rospo Pallenberg
Producer John Boorman
Producer Michael Dryhurst
Plot
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.
Personal Details
Rating
Seen It Yes
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
Edition Details
Format LaserDisk
Release Country USA
TV System NTSC
No. of Disks/Tapes 2
Packaging 1-2 CLV/3 CAV
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround