The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has inspired people for centuries. Arthur (Nigel Terry) has removed the magic sword Excalibur from the sacred stone and sets out to reunite the land as its King. Helen Mirren is the beautiful but sinister Morganna, Arthur’s half-sister, and Nicol Williamson is Merlin. This timeless tale includes the search for the Holy Grail and the tragic love of Guinevere and Lancelot. Cast also includes Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey.
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ACMI Identifier
306334
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → Arthurian romances - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)