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L'épée du sorcier

Original title: Arthur the King
  • TV Movie
  • 1985
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
486
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Candice Bergen, Malcolm McDowell, Dyan Cannon, and Edward Woodward in L'épée du sorcier (1985)
AdventureFantasyMysteryRomance

The story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is k... Read allThe story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is kidnapped by the King's evil sister Morgan La Fey.The story of a woman in falling into an icy cave at Stonehenge and waking up in Arthurian times amidst the love triangle between Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and King Arthur, as the Queen is kidnapped by the King's evil sister Morgan La Fey.

  • Director
    • Clive Donner
  • Writers
    • David Wyles
    • John Smith
    • Thomas Malory
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Candice Bergen
    • Edward Woodward
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    486
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • David Wyles
      • John Smith
      • Thomas Malory
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Candice Bergen
      • Edward Woodward
    • 18User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • King Arthur
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Morgan Le Fay
    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Merlin
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Katherine
    Joseph Blatchley
    Joseph Blatchley
    • Mordred
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Lancelot
    Rosalyn Landor
    Rosalyn Landor
    • Guinevere
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Grak
    Patrick Ryecart
    Patrick Ryecart
    • Gawain
    Philip Sayer
    Philip Sayer
    • Agravain
    Ann Thornton
    • Lady Ragnell
    Lucy Gutteridge
    Lucy Gutteridge
    • Niniane
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • King Pellinore
    John Quarmby
    John Quarmby
    • Sir Kai
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Archbishop
    Milance Avramovic
    • Gorgo
    Teri Tordai
    Teri Tordai
    • Enchanted Queen
    Mary Stavin
    Mary Stavin
    • Princess
    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • David Wyles
      • John Smith
      • Thomas Malory
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews18

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    8moodybluesgurl_1

    merlin and the sword

    i personally loved this movie, i especially loved Edward Woodward aka The Equalizer, as Merlin and i thought Candice did an interesting job as Morgan, she portrayed Morgan as having a really bad day with a hell of a chip on her shoulder but decent none the less. even though i don't typically like ones that put her in a bad light. i liked this since i was a child and i still think it is a charming movie, true it was done low budget and is nowhere near the blockbuster Excalibur was but still worth seeing. is is great if your interested in the story of Gawain and Lady Ragnell's relationship sice most films don't even mention the two of them. and it of course includes the romance between lance and gwen. i liked the spunk they gave to gwen in this, a girl that has some fight in her who yells no when her captors wanted to have their way with her and they back off. so all in all i would definitely recommend this film, especially if you are like me and like edward woodward. great brit actor.
    3cheetahlee

    The one redeeming virtue

    The actors tried, they really did, but it was badly cast, the writing was so-so. The one redeeming virtue in this film is the only dramatization of Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady that I've ever seen. This is a wonderful story, and should be made into its own movie. Go read it, and learn something very important -- what is it that women truly want?
    renaissance_woman2001

    I like it

    I remember seeing this movie a long time ago when I was young. And I remember liking it, of course I was a youth. But, still, what I liked about it was the fact that it had the Arthurian element of fantasy to it. I like that in any movie, so-called "good" or "bad." By the way, does anybody know where I can find this movie to either rent or buy so I can make a wiser judgment for myself?

    Thanks for any info, my email address should be available after the comment.
    Annigerria

    Yes, it's bad, but it's good for heckling.

    I saw this movie years ago on the late show - was switching channels and came across Dyan Cannon in Stonehenge... that piqued my interest... and then there was Malcolm McDowell and Liam Neeson... and Edward Woodward as the great wizard Merlin... this movie is Grade Z, but the cast is fantastic... this is one to invite friends over, crack the six-pack and heckle. I'd love to get a copy for this reason alone. I'm surprise MS3K hasn't picked on it yet!
    1Mephisto-24

    Throw this one back into the lake!

    Probably the worst movie ever inspired by or blamed on Arthurian myth, this features some talented actors struggling valiantly with terrible miscasting (only Dyan Cannon as an American tourist seems comfortable in her role) and an awful script. The sets look cheap and stagey, and the only entertaining thing about the whole film is how laughably bad the special effects are. This is so utterly without redeeming features that I can't recommend this to anyone - fantasy fans, fans of any of the actors, not even lovers of bad movies.

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    Elijah Wood in Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau (2001)
    Fantasy
    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
    Mystery
    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 1982 but not aired until 1985.
    • Quotes

      Morgan Le Fay: And it is this manliness which will be his undoing. Manliness is a complex mixture: stupidity, courage and persistence. A potion I've not been able to find for you.

    • Alternate versions
      In the original television version, Lancelot and the scene with the dragon are completely omitted, as well as Merlin astral projecting himself in the conclusion, as it was used earlier in the movie. The funeral of King Arthur was also omitted. The TV airing was shown in two parts, with additionally footage not shown in the subsequent video release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Great Books: Le Morte d' Arthur: The Legend of the King (1993)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Yugoslavia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arthur the King
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Comworld Productions
      • Jadran Film
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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