Released Date:
1981-04-10
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA, UK
Runtime:
140 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.4 (43672 Reviews)
Director:
John BoormanThomas Malory (book)
Rospo Pallenberg (adaptation)
Rospo Pallenberg (screenplay)
John Boorman (screenplay)
The myth of King Arthur brought once again to the screen. Uthur Pendragon is given the mystical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlin. At his death Uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be King of England. Years later Arthur, Uthur's bastard son draws Excalibur and becomes king. Guided by Merlin, Arthur marries Guenivere and gathers the Knights of the Round Table. Arthur's evil half-sister Morgana sires a son with him, who may prove his downfall.
Released Date:
1993-12-03
Languages:
English
Countries:
UK, Japan
Runtime:
79 min
IMDB Ratings:
7.2 (1096 Reviews)
Director:
Derek JarmanAgainst a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
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