Excalibur (1981)

Directed by John Boorman · Cinematography by Alex Thomson

PG140 min56 frames

AdventureFantasy

Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.

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Excalibur (1981) movie still: closeup — A hazy, smoke-filled outdoor environment suggests a battlefield in a medieval fantasy setting. A knight…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A dark clifftop overlooks a calm body of water at deep twilight. A horse rider stands beside a figure in…Excalibur (1981) movie still: closeup — A dark, segmented millipede crawls over a thick patch of vibrant green forest moss. The textured surface of…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A knight stands at a stone archway at night before a dark forest. Thick black metal chains hang vertically in…Excalibur (1981) movie still: medium — A stone chamber with arched architecture is draped with dark fishing nets and fur blankets. A woman with long…Excalibur (1981) movie still: medium — A nighttime military camp at night with soldiers in metal armor visible in the back. A bearded man in a…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A group of armored knights stands on a dark hill at night. They hold spears and banners beneath a clear sky…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A remote, hilly terrain covered in patches of snow sits under heavy storm clouds. A solitary megalithic stone…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A green woodland with large trees and dense low-lying foliage. A knight wearing shiny plate armor leans against…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A rocky beach at dusk features a knight on horseback gazing at the water. In the distance, a small sailing ship…Excalibur (1981) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit fantasy interior features a woman adorned in intricate gold jewelry. She looks forward while…Excalibur (1981) movie still: medium — A stone chamber features a large illuminated cross symbol mounted on the rear wall. A knight in armor stands…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A vast, open moorland sits under a dark, heavy sky at sunset. A lone rider on horseback pauses on the grass as…Excalibur (1981) movie still: establishing — A stone fortress sits atop a jagged rock formation surrounded by thick dark fog. Several small fires…Excalibur (1981) movie still: wide — A high-angle view shows numerous knights in silver plate armor seated around a table. The large table features…Excalibur (1981) movie still: closeup — An outdoor landscape under a cloudy dusk sky serves as the background. A man wears a metallic headpiece and…

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