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Excalibur is a 1981 epic medieval fantasy film directed, co-written and produced by John Boorman, that retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, based loosely on the 15th-century Arthurian romance Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory. It stars Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicol Williamson as Merlin, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot, Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere, Helen Mirren as Morgana, Liam Neeson as Gawain, Gabriel Byrne as Uther and Patrick Stewart as Leondegrance. The film is named after the legendary sword of King Arthur that features prominently in Arthurian literature. The film's soundtrack features the music of Richard Wagner and Carl Orff, along with an original score by Trevor Jones.
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1981 · 2h 21m · Adventure · Fantasy
TMDB 7.0/10 (1,180 votes)
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.
Directed by John Boorman
Box office $35M worldwide
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John BoormanDirector
Nigel Terryas King Arthur
Nicol Williamsonas Merlin
Helen Mirrenas Morgana
Nicholas Clayas Lancelot
Paul Geoffreyas Perceval
Cherie Lunghias Guenevere
Robert Addieas Mordred
Keith Buckleyas Uryens
Katrine Boormanas Igrayne
Corin Redgraveas Cornwall
Patrick Stewartas LeondegranceCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.