Excalibur (1981)
Fantasy adventure based on the tale of King Arthur (Nigel Terry) who, with the aid of the wizard Merlin, pulled the mystical sword Excalibur buried in stone to become King of England and gatherered the Knights of the Round Table. From Oscar-nominated director John Boorman (Deliverance) with appearances from blooming talent Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart.
- Director:
- John Boorman ('Deliverance', 'Hope and Glory', 'The Tailor of Panama')
- Writer:
- Rospo PallenbergJohn Boorman
- Cast:
- Nigel TerryHelen MirrenNicholas ClayCherie LunghiPaul GeoffreyNicol Williamson
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressExquisite, a near-perfect blend of action, romance, fantasy and philosophy, finely acted and beautifully filmed by director John Boorman and cinematographer Alex Thomson.
The New York Times
pressMr. Boorman takes these myths very seriously, but he has used them with a pretentiousness that obscures his vision.
Variety
pressExquisite, a near-perfect blend of action, romance, fantasy and philosophy, finely acted and beautifully filmed by director John Boorman and cinematographer Alex Thomson.
The New York Times
pressMr. Boorman takes these myths very seriously, but he has used them with a pretentiousness that obscures his vision.
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