Ivanhoe

TV Movie
1982
12
2h 22m

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Sam Neill, Anthony Andrews, Lysette Anthony, and Olivia Hussey in Ivanhoe (1982)

Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice, returns to England after the Holy Wars. He finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds him... Read allWilfred of Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice, returns to England after the Holy Wars. He finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power struggle for the throne of England. Will justice prevail,... Read allWilfred of Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice, returns to England after the Holy Wars. He finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power struggle for the throne of England. Will justice prevail, and will all fair ladies in distress be rescued?

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6.7/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total

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dsnazel

Good Television

Television is such a wasteland at times.

Every once in a while a good thing comes out of TV. Ivanhoe is one of those things. It's episodal, which diminishes the dramatic impact sometimes, but considering its budget and the medium, it really is a fine piece of work.

A great story...some great acting (Rebecca is exceptionally played) and a wonderful blend of drama, adventure, romance and raw violence.

teetah

refers to the VHS version

I love this movie. Everyone is playing larger than life, but that's fine with me. Olivia Hussey is wonderful as Rebecca. Anthony Andrews is great in any period part (or any other, for that matter). It took me a few viewings to figure out that that really was Sam Neill, as he's not as understated as I'm used to seeing him play. Lysette Anthony is pretty as Ivanhoe's love, if a bit less convincing as someone who would cause him to be faithful to her forever. The Black Knight coming to Ivanhoe's rescue is an interesting move. Basically everything that one other reviewer hated most about this movie were the things I liked the best.

If they would put this out on DVD I'd be extremely happy.

8generalmusic

Strange customs

I guess all countries have a few strange traditions and this film is connected to one of ours in Sweden. Every New Year´s Day the last twenty years public service television have showned this movie in the afternoon, the perfect time for dragging yourself up, buying a pizza and maybe forget your extreme hangover for a while. Everyone knows the film inside out but are still watching it year after year; fills in on every funny line (like when de Boeuf shouts "Striiip him!"), laughs once again over great characters like Athelstone and Tuck and gets annoyed over how Ivanhoe can choose the boring Lady Rowena before foxy Olivia Hussey. I can´t really say anymore if it´s a good movie or not but I guess it´s perfect for a day after...

7Dan1863Sickles

Great Cast And A Classic Story

Ivanhoe and Rebecca are such a great doomed couple, and I love how they are so open about their feelings for each other in this fast-moving drama. The casting was so perfect, and the action sequences were really explosive. Young Sam Neill (remember him as Damien in Omen III?) is perfectly Satanic as the villainous Norman Brian Guilbert. (His motto is Gare Le Corbeau, which means Beware the Raven!)

I just wish that James Mason and Michael Hordern could have switched parts. James Mason would have been much better as the robust, stubborn Saxon Lord Cedric, and Michael Hordern would have been much more compelling as the sad and mournful Isaac of York.

7latsblaster

Ivanhoe: A nice experience for a romantic fan

Ivanhoe: A nice experience for a romantic fan

This was a TV-movie I liked when I was a child, I still think it is okay, but maybe not a realistic end battle between Brian and Wilfred, and the same with the make up, some of the costumes and hair styles. But you will find a lot of good joustings between the knights. Some of the actors are better than average, I liked Sam Neill as Brian de bois Builbert and James Mason as Isac of York.

Rating: 7 of 10.

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Trivia
Since the premiere in 1982, this movie has been broadcast on Swedish television on January first almost every year. It's now considered a tradition.

Goofs
At the very end as Rebecca leaves the castle, the sea is visible in the background. But York is inland.

Quotes
Friar Tuck: Make room, make room for your godly father and his prisoner. I am like an eagle, with it's prey in it's clutches. A victim to my sword.
Isaac of York: For the love of God would someone take me away from this madman.
Robin Hood: Where did you find him?
Friar Tuck: I was looking for a draft of noble Norman wine, when down in the cellar I found this infidel. I was going to beat his brains out but I took pity upon his gray hair and converted him then and there.
Isaac of York: That's a lie, I'm not converted, he lies.
Friar Tuck: You call me a liar, then I must teach you better manners.
[about to punch Isaac of York]
King Richard: [Stops Friar Tuck] Hold! Strike me, Friar, if you dare. I'll stand by your blow if you'll stand by mind.
Friar Tuck: Right. Then down you go.
[Punches King Richard who barely moves]
King Richard: Now, my turn
[Punches Friar Tuck who falls to the ground]
Friar Tuck: I think you broke my jaw.
King Richard: I think not, you can still speak. Come, let's put an end to this nonsense.
[Helps Friar Tuck up]
Isaac of York: I am Isaac of York. Has anyone seen my daughter Rebecca?
Robin Hood: We saw her. Carried off by Brian Guilbert when the castle fell.
Isaac of York: Is done dead. Where was she taken?
Robin Hood: If I had to guess, I would say north to Templestone where the knights of the Templar gather.
Isaac of York: I must leave at once, I must pay the ransom. Please, who would guide me, I will pay money to anyone who would guide me.
Friar Tuck: Oh dear, sweet, gentle Jew... I apologize if we had harsh words before. I would be happy to guide you to Templestone for a small fee. 200 stekas.
Isaac of York: 200 stekas.
Friar Tuck: We shall leave in the morning.
Isaac of York: We shall leave at once.
Friar Tuck: We leave at once.