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# Excalibur [DVD] [1981]

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Product Description John Boorman directs this epic fantasy drama retelling the legend of King Arthur (Nigel Terry). Years after Merlin (Nicol Williamson) retrieves Excalibur, young Arthur pulls the mythical sword from the stone and is finally recognised as Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne)'s son and the kingdom's rightful king. Years later, King Arthur builds his legendary castle at Camelot, forms the Round Table and marries the object of his affection, Guinevere (Cherie Lunghi), a relationship which Merlin foresees trouble in. Meanwhile, the wizard takes on Arthur's half-sister Morgana (Helen Mirren) as his apprentice and the knight Sir Lancelot (Nicholas Clay) confesses his love for Arthur's wife Guinevere, beginning a sequence of events which devastate the land. King Arthur tries to return his kingdom to its former glory and sends his knights on a quest to find the Holy Grail but faces opposition from Morgana and her powerful allies. desertcart.co.uk Review A lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Excalibur is a dark and engrossing tale. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword Excalibur, and its passing from the wizard Merlin to the future king of England. Arthur pulls the famed sword from a stone and is destined to be crowned king. As the king embarks on a passionate love affair with Guenevere, an illegitimate son, and Merlin's designs on power, threaten Arthur's reign. The film is visually stunning and unflinching in its scenes of combat and black magic. Featuring an impressive supporting cast, including early work from the likes of Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne, Excalibur is an adaptation of the legend both faithful and bold. --Robert Lane

Review: Great film which stands the test of time. - Brilliant film! I first saw this at the cinema when it first came out in 1981 and have loved it ever since. Of course, Nicol Williamson steals the show as Merlin ('That's it!') and the real love story here in my opinion is not the one between Arthur and Guinevere or even Lancelot and Guinevere but the one between Arthur and Merlin. As an early reviewer points out the film is diminished every time Merlin is off the screen. I liked Nigel Terry's understated but moving portrayal of Arthur and the final meeting with Guinevere, in a nunnery, is rather moving 'we are the stuff of future memories'. I communicated with Paul Geoffrey (Perceval) and he sent a charming reply stating that those weeks in Ireland, filming 'Excalibur' were amongst the highlights of his career (he was originally considered for the role of Arthur). I was so sad to read that he had died at the age of 68 recently. The music was well chosen (Wagner and Trevor Jones mainly). The soundtrack was never easy to get hold off and I found the comments by another reviewer suggesting that it was deliberately 'held back' by the 'cabal who control Hollywood' to be deeply dispiriting and motivated more by antisemitism than anything else. I was surprised that desertcart allowed it to be published - a pity as otherwise it's a good review.
Review: Great Arische Entertainment! - It is now been 32 years since the release of John Boorman`s Excalibur, one of the finest films ever made. It features a host of famous actors such as Nicol Williamson[Merlin], Liam Neeson[Gawain], Patrick Stewart as Leondegrance, Helen Mirren as Morgana and Ciaran Hinds as King Lot. The music is primarily Wagnerian. The main them of the film is Siegfrieds Trauermarsch[Siegfried`s Funeral March] from Goetterdaemmerung and the preludes to Parsifal and Tristan und Isolde. The first piece emphasises the tragic and heroic nature of King Ar-Thor. The second is the theme for the quest for the Graal which is a major part of the film and the third relates to the love theme of Lancelot and Guenevere. Also featured is O Fortuna! from Carl Orff`s Carmina Burana. The original film score is by Trevor Jones. Unaccountably the stunning film soundtrack has not been available for a number of years which leads me to question is this because the overly Germanic nature of the music is felt to be an embarrassment to the clan who controls Hollywood and the record industry? The film is now largely ignored and can be purchased on DVD very cheaply. Apart from its largely Wagnerian soundtrack the film is devoid of any non-Aryans, another reason perhaps why it is so hated by that international tribe? The film portrays Ar-Thor as the wounded king of[Amfortas] Parsifal. He is therefore no longer human but God-like in nature for he never was an historical human figure. He is the lost Sun God of northern Europe, the Ar-Thor of L.A. Waddell`s British Edda. Much of what is contained in Arthurian literature relates to the northern Indo-European Gods and Germanic Europa. The Celts as those who are initiated know, are really Germanics-a theme that I intend to explore elsewhere. Purchase the film for yourself and enjoy 2 hours of unspoilt Aryan mythology. A note for my American readers-this is myth not history!!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00004R84J |
| Aspect Ratio  | 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,155 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #41,181 in DVD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (812) |
| Dubbed:  | Italian |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 7321900220187 |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| MPAA rating  | Unrated (Not Rated) |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.48 x 6.3 x 0.79 inches; 2.12 ounces |
| Subtitles:  | Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish |

## Product Details

- **Genre:** Science Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- **Format:** PAL, Subtitled
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- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 15 minutes

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great film which stands the test of time.
*by J***S on 3 June 2025*

Brilliant film! I first saw this at the cinema when it first came out in 1981 and have loved it ever since. Of course, Nicol Williamson steals the show as Merlin ('That's it!') and the real love story here in my opinion is not the one between Arthur and Guinevere or even Lancelot and Guinevere but the one between Arthur and Merlin. As an early reviewer points out the film is diminished every time Merlin is off the screen. I liked Nigel Terry's understated but moving portrayal of Arthur and the final meeting with Guinevere, in a nunnery, is rather moving 'we are the stuff of future memories'. I communicated with Paul Geoffrey (Perceval) and he sent a charming reply stating that those weeks in Ireland, filming 'Excalibur' were amongst the highlights of his career (he was originally considered for the role of Arthur). I was so sad to read that he had died at the age of 68 recently. The music was well chosen (Wagner and Trevor Jones mainly). The soundtrack was never easy to get hold off and I found the comments by another reviewer suggesting that it was deliberately 'held back' by the 'cabal who control Hollywood' to be deeply dispiriting and motivated more by antisemitism than anything else. I was surprised that Amazon allowed it to be published - a pity as otherwise it's a good review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Arische Entertainment!
*by W***V on 13 February 2013*

It is now been 32 years since the release of John Boorman`s Excalibur, one of the finest films ever made. It features a host of famous actors such as Nicol Williamson[Merlin], Liam Neeson[Gawain], Patrick Stewart as Leondegrance, Helen Mirren as Morgana and Ciaran Hinds as King Lot. The music is primarily Wagnerian. The main them of the film is Siegfrieds Trauermarsch[Siegfried`s Funeral March] from Goetterdaemmerung and the preludes to Parsifal and Tristan und Isolde. The first piece emphasises the tragic and heroic nature of King Ar-Thor. The second is the theme for the quest for the Graal which is a major part of the film and the third relates to the love theme of Lancelot and Guenevere. Also featured is O Fortuna! from Carl Orff`s Carmina Burana. The original film score is by Trevor Jones. Unaccountably the stunning film soundtrack has not been available for a number of years which leads me to question is this because the overly Germanic nature of the music is felt to be an embarrassment to the clan who controls Hollywood and the record industry? The film is now largely ignored and can be purchased on DVD very cheaply. Apart from its largely Wagnerian soundtrack the film is devoid of any non-Aryans, another reason perhaps why it is so hated by that international tribe? The film portrays Ar-Thor as the wounded king of[Amfortas] Parsifal. He is therefore no longer human but God-like in nature for he never was an historical human figure. He is the lost Sun God of northern Europe, the Ar-Thor of L.A. Waddell`s British Edda. Much of what is contained in Arthurian literature relates to the northern Indo-European Gods and Germanic Europa. The Celts as those who are initiated know, are really Germanics-a theme that I intend to explore elsewhere. Purchase the film for yourself and enjoy 2 hours of unspoilt Aryan mythology. A note for my American readers-this is myth not history!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it or hate, you can't ignore it!
*by S***G on 17 November 2012*

This is one of the weirdest films you're likely to see in a long time. A version of the Arthur story that it would seem everyone involved had a different take on. There is a lot of over the top a ting, some great acting, some great ideas, and one of the strangest acting performances of all time by Nicol Williamson as Merlin. I personally love the way he plays it, but I'm sure it will have others throwing things at the screen. I can't agree with others complaining about it being 'historically inaccurate'! This is King Arthur for goodness sake, how can it be historically accurate?! Overall, a great film to experience if you take it as it is.

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