Excalibur

Excalibur

Director: John Boorman Cast: Nigel Terry
Nigel Terry
, Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
, Nicholas Clay
Nicholas Clay
, Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
John Boorman
Excalibur

Excalibur

Director: John Boorman Cast: Nigel Terry
Nigel Terry
, Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
, Nicholas Clay
Nicholas Clay
, Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
John Boorman

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"One thing that can be said about Warner Bros.' DVD library is that it's consistent; their discs rarely contain more than filmographies and a theatrical trailer or two. Fortunately, there are exceptions to that rule, and apparently someone within the studio saw fit to make John Boorman's epic retelling of the Arthurian legend one of those exceptions. The major addition here comes in the form of a commentary track by director Boorman, whose monologue is refreshingly insightful at a time when many commentaries are used up with friendly yet ultimately meaningless banter. Also featured are, as usual, the theatrical trailer, scene selections, and a cast and crew section that curiously contains only information on Boorman himself. Fans of the film who have until now only seen it on VHS will be amazed at the clarity of the audio mix. The soundtrack has been remixed into a digital 5.1 presentation that makes the best of its limited source material and manages to separate nicely. There is a prominent bass track which was certainly not present in previous incarnations of the film and which adds a great deal of weight and authenticity to the many elaborate battle scenes. The film has never looked so good; almost every instance of film grain has been removed and the colors, particularly the flesh tones, are well balanced. The picture is presented in a non-anamorphic letterboxed format at 1.85:1. Overall, Boorman's insightful commentary alone, not to mention the outstanding audio and video quality, makes this disc well worth owning."

Product Details

Release Date: 09/21/1999
UPC: 0085392201822
Original Release: 1981
Rating: R
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:20:00
Sales rank: 821

Special Features

Feature-length audio commentary by director John Boorman; Interactive menus; Production notes; Theatrical trailer; Scene access; Languages and subtitles: English and Français

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Nigel Terry King Arthur
Cherie Lunghi Guenevere
Nicholas Clay Lancelot
Nicol Williamson Merlin
Patrick Stewart Leondegrance
Helen Mirren Morgana
Gabriel Byrne Uther,Young Morgana
Paul Geoffrey Perceval
Robert Addie Mordred
Liam Neeson Gawain
Corin Redgrave Cornwall
Keith Buckley Uryens
Katrine Boorman Igrayne,Boy Mordred,Actor
Niall O'Brien Kay
Clive Swift Sir Hector
Ciarin Hinds Lot,Lot
Liam O'Callaghan Sadok
Michael Muldoon Astamor
Mannix Flynn Mordred's Lieutenant,Mordred's Lieutenant
Garrett Keogh Mador
Emmet Bergin Ulfus
Barbara Bryne Young Morgana
Brid Brennan Lady in Waiting
Kay McLaren Aged Morgana
Eammon Kelly Abbot,Abbot
Trevor Jones Composer

Technical Credits
John Boorman Director,Executive Producer,Producer,Screenwriter
Peter Hutchinson Special Effects
Alan Whibley Special Effects
Rospo Pallenberg Screenwriter
Edgar F. Gross Executive Producer
Thomas Malory Screenwriter
Gerry Johnston Special Effects
Mary Selway Casting
Michael E. Doyle Special Effects
Roberta A. Eisenstein Executive Producer
Doug Turner Sound/Sound Designer
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