Excalibur
- Tue, Jan 28
- Wed, Jan 29
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: John Boorman Run Time: 141 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1981
Starring: Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry, Paul Geoffrey
Our 80s Sword and Sorcery series closes with Excalibur, John Boorman’s 1981 Arthurian retelling.
The film follows the rise and fall of King Arthur (Nigel Terry), beginning with the forging of the enchanted sword Excalibur and its role in uniting a fractured England. Guided by the enigmatic wizard Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Arthur ascends to the throne and creates the legendary Round Table, fostering ideals of chivalry and justice. However, internal strife, the forbidden love between Sir Lancelot (Nicholas Clay) and Queen Guinevere (Cherie Lunghi), and the malevolent sorcery of Morgana (Helen Mirren) threaten to destroy Camelot from within.
Receiving praise for its striking cinematography and use of Wagnerian music, Excalibur is regarded as a cult classic in the fantasy genre.