Excalibur [videorecording] / directed and produced by John Boorman ; screenplay by Rospo Pallenberg and John Boorman.
The classic saga of King Arthur and those around him in the Court-- the knights, his Queen, and the wizard Merlin. Focuses on the rise of Christian civilization out of the Dark Ages.
Record details
- ISBN: 0790732998
- ISBN: 9780790732992
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (140 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Burbank, California : Warner Home Video, [1999]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Adapted from Malory's Le morte d'Arthur by Rospo Pallenberg. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1981 by Warner Bros. Re-released on DVD in 2010 with the same ISBN, technical aspects, and special features. Special features: Feature-length commentary by director John Boorman ; production notes ; theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Alex Thomson ; editor, John Merritt ; music, Trevor Jones ; executive producers, Edgar F. Gross and Robert A. Eisenstein ; production designer, Tony Pratt ; costume designer, Bob Ringwood. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Robert Addie, Gabriel Byrne, Keith Buckley, Katrine Boorman, Liam Neeson, Corin Redgrave, Niall O'Brien, Patrick Stewart, Clive Swift, Ciaran Hinds, Liam O'Callaghan, Michael Muldoon, Charley Boorman, Mannix Flynn, Garrell Keogh, Emmel Bergin, Barbara Byrne, Brid Brennan, Kay McLaren, Eamonn Kelly. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby surround 5.1, mono (French). |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned in English. Dialogue in English, with optional French soundtrack, and optional subtitles in English and French. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century > Film adaptations. Arthurian romances > Drama. Knights and knighthood > Drama. Europe > History > 392-814 > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Fantasy films. Action and adventure films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 22 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F Exc 130 E (Text) | 33436001708764 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
The classic saga of King Arthur and those around him in the Court-- the knights, his Queen, and the wizard Merlin. Focuses on the rise of Christian civilization out of the Dark Ages.
