Sword of Lancelot

Starring:Brian Aherne, George Baker, John Barrie, Reginald Beckwith, Adrienne Corri, Mark Dignam, Archie Duncan, Geoffrey Dunn, Violetta Farjeon, Walter Gotell, Iain Gregory, John Longden, Michael Meacham, Peter Prowse, Christopher Rhodes, Graham Stark, Richard Thorp, Joseph Tomelty, Jean Wallace
Studio: Platinum Disc
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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A lesser version of the Camelot legend, Sword of Lancelot is practically a one-man show by Cornel Wilde, who coproduces, directs, and plays the title role in this 1963 film. The major plot points are all here: Lancelot is King Arthur's most valued Knight of the Round Table and a paragon of courage and virtue. Things change, however, when the good knight falls for Guinevere (Jean Wallace, Wilde's wife), bride of Arthur (Brian Aherne, who has essayed this character more than once), and she for him. Ten years after Richard Thorpe's Knights of the Round Table, the illicit romance this time is portrayed as a more intimate affair, and the sword fights have a more menacing reality (Wilde was an excellent fencer). A subplot concerns Arthur's effort to forestall a challenge from a rival king, a problem that will inevitably catch Lancelot up in a personal conflict. As a director, Wilde (The Naked Prey) knows what he wants, though his skills are generally outmatched by the size of his themes. Still, there is something very likable about this movie, and it's definitely recommended for anyone who can't get enough of Camelot. --Tom Keogh

The Sword of Lancelot
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Better than expected action movie

The Sword of Lancelot

Manufacturer: Digiview
ProductGroup: DVD
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Product Description

Dark knights attempt to overthrow King Arthur. Medieval action thriller. Interactive Menus/Scene Selection/Previews

Customer Reviews:

Better than expected action movie.......2005-08-28

This version of King Arthur et al concentrates more on Lancelot and Gueneviere rather than developing the other central characters of the Camelot gang. What makes this movie good is that it has some very good battle scenes, first against a Viking horde and then the final battle sequence against Mordred and his buddies. The love story aspect is really not too bad. There is one major problem with the DVD...it's an awful transfer. The colors are faded and it appears that only an old film copy could be found to use in the transfer. It's the worst dvd transfer I've seen so far...even worse than El Cid. The problem appears that there are companies using China and other 'outsourced' countries to make these copies...and they suck.

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60'S HOLLYWOOD VERSION OF LANCELOT-GUENEVERE-ARTHUR
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Sword of Lancelot
Starring: Brian Aherne , George Baker , John Barrie , Reginald Beckwith , and Adrienne Corri
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ASIN: B00005A0QN
Release Date: 2000-11-28

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A lesser version of the Camelot legend, Sword of Lancelot is practically a one-man show by Cornel Wilde, who coproduces, directs, and plays the title role in this 1963 film. The major plot points are all here: Lancelot is King Arthur's most valued Knight of the Round Table and a paragon of courage and virtue. Things change, however, when the good knight falls for Guinevere (Jean Wallace, Wilde's wife), bride of Arthur (Brian Aherne, who has essayed this character more than once), and she for him. Ten years after Richard Thorpe's Knights of the Round Table, the illicit romance this time is portrayed as a more intimate affair, and the sword fights have a more menacing reality (Wilde was an excellent fencer). A subplot concerns Arthur's effort to forestall a challenge from a rival king, a problem that will inevitably catch Lancelot up in a personal conflict. As a director, Wilde (The Naked Prey) knows what he wants, though his skills are generally outmatched by the size of his themes. Still, there is something very likable about this movie, and it's definitely recommended for anyone who can't get enough of Camelot. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

60'S HOLLYWOOD VERSION OF LANCELOT-GUENEVERE-ARTHUR.......2000-10-06

Cornel wilde was sort of the bridge wetween Errol Flynn and Kevin Costner. He started out in swashbuckling adventures, then tried his hand directing epic movies, attempting to re-interpret each genre he tackles. Here he tackles the Arthurian romance/medieval epic with a focus on the suffering of passionate love against loyalty and duty.

One can say that a parallel of passions is played out here. Both Guenevere and Mordred want something they can't have, and Lancelot's duty to King Arthur is to deny them both. These two desires wind up working for each other, though in Mordred's case it's deliberate, Gwen's passion makes her not realize the danger she is putting the kingdom in.

Hollywood movies had gotten a little less stiff in how they portrayed romance and love scenes by this time, and Wilde takes advantage of it, giving the romantic leads a little bit more steam than they had in "Knights of the Round Table." It doesn't make the romance much more convincing, however. The trouble with many Arthurian movies is the unconvincing set up for the love between Lancelot and Guenevere ("Camelot" is a significant exception to this). The slightly stilted writing and silly French accent that Wilde puts on doesn't help.

There is plenty of sword-swinging action scenes. There's a joust, two battles, a fight through the castle, and a rescue. There is some innovation in the fight scenes; heads and body parts are cleaved, rather than sanitary thrusts to the armpit. Unfortunately, there is a degree of stiffness to the fighting and battles (unlike the love scenes) that detract from the drama. In the joust Lancelot sits on his horse, standing still, and recieves a lance with nary a quiver. Perhaps the pan-and-scan ("full-frame") presentation is at fault in some bits. In several battle scenes the figure in the center is the guy standing around like he doesn't know what to do. It also seems that some of the weapons, axes and maces, are too big for the one-handed use they are given.

The production design follows 11th-12th century styles of costume, armor, and architecture (mostly). This would match the period in which was written Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain," the foundation of much of the Arthurian legend (ironically, Lancelot is not in that version). Unfortunately there is some stiffness here also. Certain pieces of costume and armor look clumsy and awkward, and of course the chain mail is all Hollywood fake stuff.

This film does have more appeal to fans of the genre than the average movie viewer. It is interesting as a transitional piece between "Knights of the Round Table" and "First Knight" ("Excalibur" is in a different league).

A bit of trivia: In one scene, Gwen talks about a bowman named Diccon. Diccon bowman was a charater in Henry Pyle's "Men of Iron," made into the movie called "Black Shield of Fallworth."

Neither Flynn nor Havilland.......2000-03-17

Mr and Mrs Wilde (Jean Wallace) suffer a lot, but all their suffering does not touch the heart. Mr Wilde is perhaps too old for this part and uses terrible intonations. Brian Ahearne as a King is very good. Fights are good with a lot of fighters. I recommend Flynn and Taylor epics instead of this. It is not bad, but something is lacking.

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The Sword of Lancelot
Starring: Cornell Wilde; Jean Wallace; George Baker; Archie Dunaen
Director: Cornel Wilde
Manufacturer: Passion Productions
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ASIN: B00024L7S8
Release Date: 2002-02-02

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In the tradition of Prince Valiant, the Black Knight, and King Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table, The Sword of Lancelot dwarfs them all in terms of cinematic excellence, and the performances of the leading actors. This wonderful medieval achievement is definitely recommended for those who can't get enough of Camelot.

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Sword of Lancelot

Manufacturer: Synergy Ent
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000REWYPS
Release Date: 2007-05-29

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This period action classic features Cornel Wilde, who also co-produced and directed this film, as Lancelot, the bravest knight of the Round Table. Jean Wallace, Wilde's wife, co-stars as Guinevere, wife of King Arthur and the love of Lancelot's life. Besides the romantic tale of Lancelot and Guinevere, the viewer is treated to an action-packed story of the Knights of the Round Table battling the forces King Leodogran, who is trying to usurp King Arthur from his throne and claim all of his lands for his own.

The Sword Of Lancelot / Constantine And The Cross

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The Sword Of Lancelot / Constantine And The Cross
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The Magic Sword/Sword of Lancelot
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Sword of Lancelot / The Adventures of Robin Hood / The Emerald Isle

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Good show sword not for young kids

Sword of Lancelot / The Adventures of Robin Hood / The Emerald Isle

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Sword Of Lancelot: Cornel Wilde & Jean Wallace The Emerald Isle: Sing Along with this musical band of Leprechauns The Adventures Of Robin Hood: Queen Eleanor

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Good show sword not for young kids.......2006-08-28

sword of lancelot is a good movie except it seems it's "family fare" for young kids. If this were made today I think it would be PG-13 no doubt. There is blody battles in it. Showing Queen Guinevere burning at the stake would scare kids.

Robin Hood is an added treat!

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Sword of Lancelot
Starring: Brian Aherne , George Baker , John Barrie , Reginald Beckwith , and Adrienne Corri
Director: Cornel Wilde
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Adventure Movie Marathon Volume 2: 8 Movie Pack

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Adventure Movie Marathon Volume 2: 8 Movie Pack

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BONUS: Each movie comes with a portable-media friendly version that can be downloaded to your Apple iPod!
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The legends of Adventure are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Adventure classics to ever come out of Hollywood. This 8 DVD collection is sure to provide you with countless hours of entertainment. Adventure Movie Marathon Volume 2: 8 Movie Pack includes: Tarzan & the Green Goddess directed by Edward Kull and starring Bruce Bennett; Sword of Lancelot directed by Cornel Wilde and starring Cornel Wilde; Port of New York directed by Laszlo Benedek and starring Yul Brynner; The Scarlet Pimpernel directed by Harold Young and starring Leslie Howard; The Avenger directed by Giorgio Rivalta and starring Steve Reeves; The Legend of the Sea Wolf directed by Giuseppe Vari and starring Chuck Connors; King Solomons Treasure directed by Alvin Rakoff and starring David McCallum; Devil Monster directed by S. Edwin Graham and starring Barry Norton

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