Excalibur
"Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king."
Originally released in 1981. Excalibur is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by John Boorman. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately, his death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (1,104 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$35M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,000,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Cinema 84
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excalibur about?
A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, a...
Who directed Excalibur?
Excalibur was directed by John Boorman.
How long is Excalibur?
Excalibur has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Excalibur released?
Excalibur was released on April 10, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Excalibur?
The main cast of Excalibur includes Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Paul Geoffrey.
Is Excalibur worth watching?
Excalibur has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,104 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.