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10 April 1981 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The best rendition of the Arthur legend more (275 total)Cast
(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:
Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Iceland:12 | Sweden:15 | Germany:12 (DVD rating) | South Korea:15 (cable rating) | 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:12 (f)Fun Stuff
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Guenevere's wedding dress was hand made from hundreds of beads. Young brides requested the dress to no avail. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Arthur jumps from Leondegrance's castle wall to take Uryens off his horse, and then appears to be trampled by that horse. moreQuotes:
Arthur: I have often thought that in the hereafter of our lives, when I owe no more to the future and can be just a man, that we may meet, and you will come to me and claim me as yours, and know that I am your husband. It is a dream I have... moreSoundtrack:
Prelude to Tristan and Isolde moreFAQ
Why is the film shot in 1.85?When did Nicol Williamson flubb his lines?
Why does Merlin have armor on his head?
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This is certainly the best version of the Arthur legend there is. The worst thing about new versions of old British legends are the fact they are often made by and starring Americans, and they often don't even make an attempt at a English accent (First Knight, Prince of Thieves etc) and these make them seem really stupid.
Merlin was a decent enough series, but a little too kiddy and straying from the works of Mallory.
The acting is rock solid, the effects although poor (it's 1981, let's be fair) don't really matter since they aren't integral to the story. This is about a quest and magic and swords and knights, not about special effects.
I own it on video and watch it now and again, and I hope that if Boorman ever makes Knight's Castle that he brings back Nicol Williamson as Merlin, because he's just too good in that role (despite the fact he must be really getting on by now).
Watch the movie, enjoy the legend!