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Arthur the King

  • TV Movie
  • 19831983
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
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POPULARITY
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Arthur the King (1983)
AdventureFantasyMystery
The story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is k... Read allThe story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is kidnapped by the King's evil sister Morgan La Fey.The story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is kidnapped by the King's evil sister Morgan La Fey.
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
416
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
22,071
4,871
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    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • David Wyles
      • John Smith(narration)
      • Thomas Malory(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Candice Bergen
      • Edward Woodward
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • David Wyles
      • John Smith(narration)
      • Thomas Malory(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Candice Bergen
      • Edward Woodward
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    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • King Arthur
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Morgan Le Fay
    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Merlin
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Katherine
    Joseph Blatchley
    Joseph Blatchley
    • Mordred
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Lancelot
    Rosalyn Landor
    Rosalyn Landor
    • Guinevere
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Grak
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Gawain
    Philip Sayer
    • Agravain
    Ann Thornton
    • Lady Ragnell
    Lucy Gutteridge
    Lucy Gutteridge
    • Niniane
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • King Pellinore
    John Quarmby
    John Quarmby
    • Sir Kai
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Archbishop
    Milance Avramovic
    • Gorgo
    Teri Tordai
    Teri Tordai
    • Enchanted Queen
    Mary Stavin
    Mary Stavin
    • Princess
    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • David Wyles
      • John Smith(narration)
      • Thomas Malory(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 1982 but not aired until 1985.
    • Quotes

      Morgan Le Fay: And it is this manliness which will be his undoing. Manliness is a complex mixture: stupidity, courage and persistence. A potion I've not been able to find for you.

    • Alternate versions
      In the original television version, Lancelot and the scene with the dragon are completely omitted, as well as Merlin astral projecting himself in the conclusion, as it was used earlier in the movie. The funeral of King Arthur was also omitted. The TV airing was shown in two parts, with additionally footage not shown in the subsequent video release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Great Books: Le morte d'Arthur (1993)

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    3/10
    The one redeeming virtue
    The actors tried, they really did, but it was badly cast, the writing was so-so. The one redeeming virtue in this film is the only dramatization of Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady that I've ever seen. This is a wonderful story, and should be made into its own movie. Go read it, and learn something very important -- what is it that women truly want?
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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Yugoslavia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Merlin & the Sword
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Comworld Productions
      • Jadran Film
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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