Arthur the King
Synopsis
Classic tale of King Arthur and how his wife is kidnapped by his evil sister. Lancelot is sent out to try and retrieve the lost queen and unfortunately falls in love with her. Forbidden love, revenge, family rivalry, and magic are all prominent themes.
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Merlin and the Sword (aka. Arthur the King) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-10
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Malcolm McDowell
King Arthur
Candice Bergen
Morgan Le Fay
Edward Woodward
Merlin
Dyan Cannon
Katherine
Joseph Blatchley
Mordred
Rupert Everett
Lancelot
Rosalyn Landor
Guinevere
Liam Neeson
Grak
Lucy Gutteridge
Niniane
Michael Gough
Archbishop
Patrick Ryecart
Gawain
Philip Sayer
Agravain
Ann Thornton
Lady Ragnell
Denis Lill
King Pellinore
John Quarmby
Sir Kai
Milance Avramovic
Gorgo
Teri Tordai
Enchanted Queen
Mary Stavin
Princess
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wyles, Thomas Malory
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Arthur the King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Jadran Film, Comworld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
David Wyles, Thomas Malory
Charles Gross
Dennis C. Lewiston
Peter Tanner
Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
David Wyles
Writer
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Martin Poll
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arthur the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arthur the King about?
Classic tale of King Arthur and how his wife is kidnapped by his evil sister. Lancelot is sent out to try and retrieve the lost queen and unfortunately falls in love with her. Forbidden love, revenge, family rivalry, and magic are all prominent themes.
Who directed Arthur the King?
Arthur the King was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Arthur the King?
The principal cast of Arthur the King includes Malcolm McDowell, Candice Bergen, Edward Woodward, Dyan Cannon, Joseph Blatchley.
When was Arthur the King released and how long is it?
Arthur the King was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Arthur the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arthur the King was composed by Charles Gross.
Is Arthur the King based on a book or true story?
Arthur the King is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Thomas Malory".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arthur the King?
Arthur the King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).