Merlin and the Sword
| Merlin and the Sword | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre |
Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance |
| Based on | Arthurian legend |
| Written by |
David Wyles John Smith (narration) |
| Directed by | Clive Donner |
| Starring |
Malcolm McDowell Candice Bergen |
| Music by | Charles Gross |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Martin Poll Kathryn Stellmack David White |
| Production location(s) |
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England Yugoslavia |
| Cinematography | Dennis C. Lewiston |
| Editor(s) | Peter Tanner |
| Running time |
180 minutes (TV broadcast) 94 minutes (home video) |
| Production company(s) |
Martin Poll Productions Comworld Productions Jadran Film |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | January 5, 1985 |
Merlin and the Sword is a 1985 TV movie based on the Arthurian legend. It was released in some regions as Arthur the King.
Plot
King Arthur's wife is kidnapped by his evil sister Morgan Le Fay. Lancelot is sent out to try and retrieve the lost queen and ends up falling in love with her.
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell as King Arthur
- Candice Bergen as Morgan Le Fay
- Edward Woodward as Merlin
- Dyan Cannon as Katherine
- Joseph Blatchley as Mordred
- Rupert Everett as Lancelot
- Rosalyn Landor as Guinevere
- Liam Neeson as Grak
- Patrick Ryecart as Gawain
- Philip Sayer as Agravain
- Ann Thornton as Lady Ragnell
- Lucy Gutteridge as Niniane
- Denis Lill as King Pellinore
- Michael Gough as Archbishop
Broadcast history
It was first broadcast in the Philippines on January 5, 1985, followed by the USA on April 26, 1985.
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