[MrBarlow]

Excalibur 1981.

The myth of Merlin the Magician guiding young Arthur who became king and his sword Excalibur.

When John Boorman made The Exorcist II, his career may have taken a dive, he came back with this adaptation that's been told a few times.

Filmed in Ireland and a lot of outdoor scenery this film relied on use of lights, weather and good acting and non of the CGI effects or stop motion,. Nigel Terry takes on the role of Arthur brilliantly, Helen Mirren plays Morgana who is Arthur's half sister and nemesis of Merlin played brilliantly by Nicol Williamson. Gabriel Byrne has a small role of King Uther who had Excalibur and why it was placed in the stone. There is some appreances by Patrick Stewart, Clive Swift and Liam Neeson in supporting roles. With a good background score Trevor Jones and cinematography by Alex Thomson, this is one worth a watch.