I remember seeing this as a high school senior when it came out and was amazed. I’ve seen it several times over the decades and it still is entertaining. Any other fans of this movie?

I played Dungeons & Dragons in my youth, so when I saw it, Excalibur was the live-action reenactment of D&D that I had always imagined. So yes, I was/am a fan.

It's fun to see actors in it before they were famous, mainly: Helen Mirren, Patrick Stewart, Liam Neeson, and Gabriel Byrne.

Yep, I am a fan. Watched it many times back in the 80s when it was on cable tv.

I was in my first year at college when it came out. I was mesmerized by it and used to watch it whenever it came on cable. For its time (1981), I felt that it really captured the essence of the legend. I was just recently thinking that I should give it another go one of these days.

Don’t remember much if anything at all. Vague memories of the entire cast dressed as Cylons and Hellen Mirren looking hot and sexy. Fond memories.

Directed by Boorman if i remember correctly.

Today you couldn’t pay me to go watch it.

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There were many actors in the movie that went on to become famous. Certainly Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren come to mind.

Yes, one of my top five. For those not familiar this film features very young versions of Patrick Stewart, Liam Neeson, and Helen Mirren.

Great movie, it's one of my favorites.

Was just out of HS and getting into Wagnerian opera at the time this came out and really enjoyed the film. I also thought it was really cool that Boorman used all that Wagnerian music(and the Carmina Burana/Carl Orff opening section) for the sound track. I think I read somewhere he'd gone to Bayreuth and seen some of Wagner's operas before making this film; if so, it must have really made an impression on him!

Huge fan. It hit me at exactly the right time in life (13 years old).

Fun trivia - I was watching the movie Ready Player One and there is an artifact that must be activated by a spell. As the spell is cast I realize - Hey! That's from Excalibur! It's the spell that Merlin casts on Utrecht to take on the form of his enemy so he can go sleep with his wife.

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I also thought it was really cool that Boorman used all that Wagnerian music(and the Carmina Burana/Carl Orff opening section) for the sound track.

Carmina Burana is one of the most frequently [over]used classical pieces in movies, especially in movie trailers. Nowhere have I seen it used as dramatically and inspired as it was in Excalibur. The rest of the Wagner pieces also fit in great.

Will have to find it - I’ve not seen it.

I remember seeing it back in the 80's, but haven't thought about it in years. Might have to hunt it up again....

Probably the best Merlin character ever on the big screen.

Love that movie. Have the DVD somewhere but no more player.

Agree that Nicol Williamson's Merlin was the best I've seen.

Annal Nathrak
Uth Vos Bethos
Doth Neiel De Envey

Yes, I'm a fan! Didn't realize it was Gabriel Byrne though. I did recognize Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart though. It's a great movie but I haven't watched it in some years though.

Tony.

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Probably the best Merlin character ever on the big screen.

Definitely agree with that!

Who can top Mirren’s Morgana?

My favorite King Arthur movie of all time.