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Excalibur: Behind the Movie

December 20, 2013 0h 52m

Originally released in 2013. Excalibur: Behind the Movie is a documentary film. directed by Alec Moore. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, and Liam Neeson

Synopsis

This retrospective documentary looks back on the making of director John Boorman's 1981 movie, Excalibur. Self-described as the toughest film he ever made, Excalibur told the tale of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone and helped start the careers of actors Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren and Patrick Stewart. In this one hour film, they join other cast and crew to share their memories from the filming of this Arthurian masterpiece. Documentary originally released in 2013 with the title Behind The Sword In The Stone; a later, renamed version with updated biographical information on the actors involved was then released in 2016. The 2016 version has since been shown on various on-demand channels.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Ireland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Mossy Hare Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Excalibur: Behind the Movie about?

This retrospective documentary looks back on the making of director John Boorman's 1981 movie, Excalibur. Self-described as the toughest film he ever made, Excalibur told the tale of King Arthur an...

Who directed Excalibur: Behind the Movie?

Excalibur: Behind the Movie was directed by Alec Moore.

How long is Excalibur: Behind the Movie?

Excalibur: Behind the Movie has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Excalibur: Behind the Movie released?

Excalibur: Behind the Movie was released on December 20, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Excalibur: Behind the Movie?

The main cast of Excalibur: Behind the Movie includes Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Patrick Stewart.