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Excalibur (1981)

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Overview

Director:
John Boorman
Writers:
Thomas Malory (book)
Rospo Pallenberg (adaptation)
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Release Date:
10 April 1981 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
No mortal could possess it! No kingdom could command it! more
Plot:
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)
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations more
User Comments:
No Richard Gere, guaranteed more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Knights (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
140 min | USA:119 min (edited version)
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
County Kerry, Ireland more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director John Boorman bought the horse that Percival rides to champion Guinevere. more
Goofs:
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. more
Quotes:
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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990) more
Soundtrack:
Prelude to Tristan and Isolde more

FAQ

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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15 out of 20 people found the following comment useful:-
No Richard Gere, guaranteed, 22 April 2002
Author: KGersen from London

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...

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