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No mortal could possess it! No kingdom could command it! morePlot:
A spirited accounting of one of the most obscure periods of the world's history. This reprisal is magical in its execution and gives its audience something to watch. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations moreUser Comments:
No Richard Gere, guaranteed moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
 | Liam Neeson | ... | Gawain |
| Corin Redgrave | ... | Cornwall |
| Niall O'Brien | ... | Kay |
 | Patrick Stewart | ... | Leondegrance |
| Clive Swift | ... | Sir Hector |
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140 min | USA:119 min (edited version)Language:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Sweden:15 | Iceland:12 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Ireland:15 | Singapore:M18 | UK:15 | USA:PG (cut) | USA:R | West Germany:12MOVIEmeter: 
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Miscellaneous: When Lancelot and Arthur are fighting in the river, Arthur falls back on some rocks and lets go of his mace, which flies back and strikes the camera. He then looks around for the camera, as if worried that he's ruined the take. moreQuotes:
Arthur: Rise, Father, please. I was your son before I your King; if I am King.Sir Ector: You are king, Arthur; all the more because you are not my son, and I am not your father.
Arthur: Not my father? Then Kay is not my brother?
Sir Ector: Merlin the magician, brought you to me when you were newly born, and bade me raised you as my own. At first, I did so because I feared Merlin, but later because I loved you.
Arthur: Who is my true father?
Sir Ector: Only Merlin can tell you that.
Arthur: And who is Merlin?
Merlin: [enters suddenly from the forest] I... am the Merlin.
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Prelude to Tristan and Isolde moreFAQ
How did Lancelot appear to be stabbed by a sword?Why is the film shot in 1.85?
Wasn't the fire in the rape scene hot?
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This is by far the best Arthurian film offering - sure, sure it gets a bit loopy with the Quest for the Grail, but I'm pretty sure such a Quest would involve some loopiness. The acting is v. good given the material, the atmosphere is strong and the use of Wagner is, at times, inspired. Oh, and there's no Richard Gere looking purty...