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Merlin and the Sword
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Wikipedia article
'Merlin and the Sword' is a 1985 American made-for-television fantasy adventure sword and sorcery film based on the Arthurian legend. It was released in some regions as 'Arthur the King'.
Plot
A woman falls into an icy cave at Stonehenge and wakes up in Arthurian times. 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.
Production
The movie was originally filmed in 1982 but was unable to secure airtime until April 26, 1985. It became available on disc April 15, 1992.
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 released in the Philippines on January 5, 1985, followed by a broadcast in the USA on April 26, 1985.
See also
*List of films based on Arthurian legend
References
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