Lancelot of the Lake
Lancelot du Lac
Synopsis
Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the King is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.
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Lancelot of the Lake (1974) - Theatrical Trailer
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Luc Simon
Lancelot du Lac
Vladimir Antolek-Oresek
Le Roi (The King)
Laura Duke Condominas
La Reine (The Queen), Guinevere
Patrick Bernhard
Mordred
Humbert Balsan
Gauvain
Arthur De Montalembert
Lionel
Daniel Benoin
Chevalier giflé
Charles Balsan
Christian Schlumberger
Joseph-Patrick Le Quidre
Jean-Paul Leperlier
Marie-Louise Buffet
Marie-Gabrielle Cartron
Antoine Rabaud
Jean-Marie Becar
Guy de Bernis
Philippe Chleq
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bresson
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Lancelot du Lac
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gerico Sound, Mara Films, ORTF, Laser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Bresson
Robert Bresson
Philippe Sarde
Pasqualino De Santis
Germaine Artus
François Rochas, Jean-Pierre Rassam, Alain Coiffier, Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bresson
Director
François Rochas
Producer
Germaine Artus
Editor
Jean-Pierre Rassam
Producer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Robert Bresson
Screenplay
Alain Coiffier
Producer
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Lancelot of the Lake about?
Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the King is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.
Who directed Lancelot of the Lake?
Lancelot of the Lake was directed by Robert Bresson.
Who stars in Lancelot of the Lake?
The principal cast of Lancelot of the Lake includes Luc Simon, Vladimir Antolek-Oresek, Laura Duke Condominas, Patrick Bernhard, Humbert Balsan.
When was Lancelot of the Lake released and how long is it?
Lancelot of the Lake was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lancelot of the Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lancelot of the Lake was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lancelot of the Lake?
Lancelot of the Lake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).