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 Excalibur review Product Description
John Boorman brings the timeless legend of King Arthur to the screen in visually elaborate style Excalibur video. An epic tale steeped in magic, EXCALIBUR chronicles the life of Arthur beginning with his birth and ending with his climactic battle with his illegitimate son, the evil Mordred.
Director John Boorman's passionate adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's LE MORTE D'ARTHUR stars Nigel Terry as the faithful King Arthur. Necromancer Merlin (Nicol Williamson) offers the magic sword Excalibur to the warlike Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) in exchange for a promise that he'll make peace with his enemy, the duke of Cornwall (Corin Redgrave). He agrees but breaks his word after catching sight of Cornwall's wife, Igraine (Katrine Boorman). With the magician's help he makes love to the woman in the guise of her husband. She bears a child, Arthur, who is taken by Merlin as payment for his assistance and left in the care of Ector (Clive Swift). ...See Full Description
Excalibur movie Customer Reviews
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| Best sword and shield movie ever.
i've been watching this movie since i was 11 or younger. i just finished it again since it was on hbo. i am now 21. the story is great and it was directed perfectly. i decided to do a search on the director John Boorman, which brought me to this site, now i plan on watching a movie called Zardoz that he directed. if it's only half as good as excaliber then ill be watching it repeatedly.
By snookaydcc (raleigh,NC) |
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| Ah, the days of old, when knights were bold!
This is one of the best King Arthur/Knights of the round table movies that I have ever seen. The armour must have cost a fortune. In a word, this movie is "magnificent" Floyd Turtle, Fort Bragg, California, USA.
By FloydTurtle (Fort Bragg, California, USA) |
| VISUALLY STUNNING
EVERYBODY KNOWS THE STORY - BUT THIS MOVIE LOOKS GREAT - LIKE ALL BORMAN(?SP?) MOVIES. SOUND TRACK IS VERY EFFECTIVE FOR THIS MOVIE.
By katlin136 (LOUISVILLE, KY 40217)  |
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| ALL-TIME
This is THE ALL-TIME greatest film which captures the magic of King Arthur and Excalibur. Nothing in the past nor the future will give you what this movie delivers; action, philosophy, magic, and honor. Definitely a 5-Star!
By dkojima808 (Hawaii) |
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| Excellent = Excaliber!
Excaliber is the consummate and absolute best treatment of the Legend of Round Table Knights. Merlin's character comes alive in this medieval tale. Well worth twice the price. Don your armor and mail, mount your steed, and draw your sword! It is the ride of a past life time! Buy it and watch it alot!
By a reviewer (Seattle, Wa, USA) |
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Excalibur video Product Details
| Studio | Warner Home Video |
| Orig Year | 1981 |
| DVD Encoding | Region 1 |
| CD Universe Part number | 1263291 |
| Catalog number | 22018 |
| Discs | 1 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Running Time | 140 Minutes |
| Additional Info | Widescreen |
| Movie Details | Color; Dolby Surround AC-3 Sound; Surround Sound; Digital Sound; Letter Boxed; Widescreen |
Excalibur DVD Features
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Dual Layer
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Dolby Digital Mono - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: John Boorman - Director
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
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Production Notes
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