Excalibur(1981)
“Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.”
Overview
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
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$35M
Cast
Nigel Terry
as King Arthur
Nicol Williamson
as Merlin
Helen Mirren
as Morgana
Nicholas Clay
as Lancelot
Paul Geoffrey
as Perceval
Cherie Lunghi
as Guenevere
Robert Addie
as Mordred
Gabriel Byrne
as Uther
Keith Buckley
as Uryens
Katrine Boorman
as Igrayne
Corin Redgrave
as Cornwall
Liam Neeson
as Gawain
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
2h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Cinema 84
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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 and released in 1981. It is a adventure, fantasy film.
How long is Excalibur?▼
Excalibur has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
Who stars in Excalibur?▼
The cast of Excalibur includes Nigel Terry as King Arthur, Nicol Williamson as Merlin, Helen Mirren as Morgana, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot, Paul Geoffrey as Perceval and more.
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