Excalibur (1981)
Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.
Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.
Director: John Boorman
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: April 10, 1981
Cast
- Nigel Terry - King Arthur
- Nicol Williamson - Merlin
- Helen Mirren - Morgana
- Nicholas Clay - Lancelot
- Paul Geoffrey - Perceval
- Cherie Lunghi - Guenevere
- Robert Addie - Mordred
- Gabriel Byrne - Uther
- Keith Buckley - Uryens
- Katrine Boorman - Igrayne
Screenplay
- John Boorman (Screenplay)
- Thomas Malory (Novel)
- Rospo Pallenberg (Adaptation)
- Rospo Pallenberg (Screenplay)
Music: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: John Merritt, Donn Cambern
Production: Orion Pictures, Cinema 84
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials, Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege
Keywords
witch, adultery, holy grail, love triangle, england, magic, prophecy, fog, mythology, castle, vision, knight, king arthur, tournament, duel
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Excalibur about?
- Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.
- Who directed Excalibur?
- Excalibur was directed by John Boorman.
- Who stars in Excalibur?
- Excalibur stars Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Paul Geoffrey, Cherie Lunghi.
- How long is Excalibur?
- Excalibur has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Excalibur?
- Excalibur is a Adventure, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Excalibur?
- Excalibur had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Excalibur gross?
- Excalibur grossed $35M worldwide.
- Where was Excalibur produced?
- Excalibur was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Excalibur?
- The themes of Excalibur include: Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials, Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege.