It fires on all cylinders, from its stunning visuals to its stellar cast, particularly Nicol Williamson’s memorable take on Merlin. 8 Reasons 'Excalibur' Is the Best Fantasy Movie of the '80s ...

Long before Peter Jackson brought The Lord of the Rings to the big screen, a film inspired by one of the oldest legends in Western literature left a lasting ...

Several years later, Arthur, Uthur's bastard son, draws Excalibur and becomes King. Guided by Merlin, Arthur marries Guenevere (Cherie Lunghi) and gathers the Knights of the Round Table.

1981's Excalibur was one of many adaptations of Arthurian legend, but for its time in particular, it was easily one of the best. The cast was rounded out with many who've now gone on to become ...