description Excalibur Overview
Excalibur is a 1981 film adapting the Arthurian legend from Thomas Malory’s *Le Morte d’Arthur*. It portrays King Arthur and his knights, featuring prominent roles for figures like Merlin, Morgana, Lancelot, and Guenevere. The soundtrack incorporates works by Wagner, Orff, and Jones to accompany the medieval fantasy narrative.
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info Excalibur Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1981 |
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Which version of the Arthurian legend does Excalibur adapt?
John Boorman's film draws primarily from Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. It compresses Arthur's rise, the Round Table, the Grail quest and Mordred's rebellion into one 1981 film.
Why does Merlin speak about the Dragon in Excalibur?
Merlin's Dragon represents the primal force binding the land, magic and human destiny. Nicol Williamson's Merlin invokes it when guiding Arthur and when confronting Morgana.
Who plays Morgana and Mordred in Excalibur?
Helen Mirren plays Morgana, while Robert Addie portrays the adult Mordred. The cast also includes Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot and Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere.
What classical music is used in Excalibur?
The soundtrack prominently uses Richard Wagner, including music associated with Tristan und Isolde and the Ring cycle. Carl Orff's "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana accompanies some of the film's most forceful battle imagery.
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