But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy whether he likes it or. As a boy, arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed. It is adapted and brought to you by stories to grow by. It will be interesting to see just how the sword is depicted, considering that previous arthurian epics have been far from true to the original tales. This sword was wielded by the legendary king arthur, and magical properties were often ascribed to it.
This account is contained in sir thomas malorys 15thcentury prose rendering of the arthurian legend, but another story in the same work suggests that it was given to arthur by the lady of the lake and that, when the king lay mortally. Starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic excalibur myth, tracing arthurs journey from the streets to the throne. Released in 1963, disneys the sword in the stone was the last animated film to be produced before walt disneys death. Legend of the sword lock, stock and two smoking barrels director guy ritchie treats the arthurian legend as opportunity for another rowdy chase after an elusive. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, clyde geronimi, david hand. With charlie hunnam, astrid bergesfrisbey, jude law, djimon hounsou. He also hosts the sword in the stone ceremony in the king arthur carrousel attraction in fantasyland at. Whether you are looking forward to selfdefense or the big archery sports, we are a onestopshop for your needs. The movie is somewhat dated, being filled with 1960s references, but it has. Excalibur had been previously featured in geoffrey of monmouths 16 book history of the kings of britain, but at that time it was called caliburnus. When fate leads him to pull the excalibur sword from stone, arthur embraces his true destiny to become a legendary fighter and leader. May 12, 2017 acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur.
The sword in the stone is a 1963 american animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by walt disney and released by buena vista distribution. Excalibur was associated with the arthurian legend. If there is a next king arthur movie, maybe whoever is in charge can scale things back a bit and spend more time compiling a group of interesting characters. View who sings all the songs, stream additional tunes playlist, and credits used in the movie. The 18th disney animated feature film, the film is based on the novel of the same name, which was first published in 1938 as a single novel.
This disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles king arthurs humble beginnings. Excalibur and the sword in the stone the proof of arthurs lineage are sometimes said to be the same weapon, but in most versions they are considered sepa. When the child arthurs father is murdered, vortigern, arthurs uncle, seizes the crown. Charlie hunnams crazy warmup ended up in the movie. Legend of the sword spoils itself in its very own title. Arthur pendragon often called wart or king arthur is the protagonist of disneys 1963 animated feature film, the sword in the stone. Arthur also spends the bulk of the movie rejecting his responsibility to be king. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced. Legend of the sword was released on dvd, bluray, 3d bluray and ultra hd on 8 august 2017.
But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy whether he likes it or not. With steve clarkhall, nick davis, freddie fox, djimon hounsou. Robbed of his birthright, he grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city, not knowing who he truly is. The sword in the stone, a king arthur legend of the sword story legends stories for kids more stories like this one this is the tale of the sword in the stone, a king arthur legend of the sword story. Today, the sword in the stone, disneys imaginative king arthur farce. Legend of the sword is the latest reimagining of a older property overseen by guy ritchie, following his previous collaborations with warner bros. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in jokes substituting for wonder. The blade of the excalibur sword has a deep fuller running along the centerline. After the murder of his father, young arthur s powerhungry uncle vortigern seizes control of the crown. Excalibur and the sword in the stone the proof of arthur s lineage are sometimes said to be the same weapon, but in most versions they are considered separate. But vortigern is haunted by the fact that uthers infant son arthur somehow escaped and will someday return to pull the sword excalibur from the stone and claim his rightful throne. The knight sir ector found arthur when he was a baby and took him in. King arthur was a gentleman knutzy knights monty python and the holy grail squareheads of the round table. Arthur, the born king, claimed his kingship by pulling excalibur from his own father.
While most arthurian legends associate excalibur with arthur, there are a. Legend of the sword hits theaters friday, it will add the latest twist to a legend thats been evolving for nearly a millennium. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down. On a hunting trip he falls in on merlin, a powerful but amnesiac. Staring charlie hunnam as the fabled warrior, the film title suggests that the central theme is arthurs legendary sword. This isnt usually counted as being one of the topranking disney films, but i. It was later republished in 1958 as the first book of t. Legend of the sword piles mounds of modern action flash on an ageold tale and wipes out much of what made it a classic story in the first place. Acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur. Excalibur, in arthurian legend, king arthurs sword. The sword itself was actually inspired by a real 11th century scottish medieval sword made in 1072 and owned to the present day by the lindsay family of the macsen ap macghille fhionntaig clan and it is said that boorman saw the sword in a 1937 painting and instantly decided this was the king arthur sword for his movie. Karl swenson and martha wentworth in the sword in the stone 1963. Welcome to a kingsized pile of crap guy ritchies loud, loose take on the british monarch and his asskicking round table is a lot of sound and. Ritchies king arthur includes a couple of scenes featuring his trademark monologue montages, and he uses them to energetically craft an oral history that grows in.
Arthur aka wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knights squire. At the end of the movie when king arthur is talking to the viking rep. Director guy ritchie adds fantasy elements to the legend that dont mesh with his contemporary sense of humor and modern editing style. In some versions of the story of king arthur, excalibur is regarded to be the same sword as the sword in the stone. King arthur spear it may be a surprise to some but king arthur did carry other weapons. The story is a retelling of the arthurian legend, featuring the once and. With rickie sorensen, sebastian cabot, karl swenson, junius matthews. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Legend of the sword subtitles srt file is movie with the following synopsis robbed of his birthright, arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. Recalling his approach on those movies, ritchie applies his signature flashy. Excalibur is a legendary sword found in arthurian legends, and is arguably one of the most renowned swords in history. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city.
As an orphaned child, arthur, who was then known as wart, wants to help his foster. Legend of the sword, wants a redo this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Disneys liveaction sword in the stone remake hires 28. The sword in the stone, a king arthur legend of the sword. Robbed of his birthright, arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. A poor boy named arthur learns the power of love, kindness, knowledge and bravery with the help of a wizard called merlin in the path to become one of the most beloved kings in english history. Sep 26, 2017 excalibur is a legendary sword found in arthurian legends, and is arguably one of the most renowned swords in history. The film stars charlie hunnam as the titular character, with jude law, astrid bergesfrisbey, djimon hounsou, aidan gillen and eric bana in supporting roles. White, the sword in the stone is the story of the early years of king arthur. It is one of the many tales of king arthur and the knights of the round table. Legend of the sword is a 2017 epic fantasy action adventure film.
Taken from 1991 vhs of the sword in the stone ink label copy. Sword in the stone, the film an animated feature, set in the medieval era. Although ector cares for the boy to an extent, he still tends to favor his son. Whites beloved novel, this disneyfied version chronicles the tutoring of the once and future king, arthur, as handled by the magician merlin.
This version envisions arthur as a workingclass hero with entirely contemporary sensibilities. But once he pulls the sword excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy. Acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy. Legend of the sword piles mounds of modern action flash. After the murder of his father, young arthurs powerhungry uncle vortigern seizes control of the crown. Nicknamed wart, the future king arthur is squire to a knight when he meets merlin the magician, who promises to take on his education. King arthur sword excalibur king arthur is a legendary british leader who, according to myth, folklore, medieval histories and romances, led the defence of britain against the saxon invaders in the early 6th century and established an empire over britain, ireland, iceland, norway and gaul. The sword in the stone arthur being a king of england original finnish dub 1965 duration. The story was about king arthur, the legendary king of britain, and his sword, excalibur. Arthur isnt actually the king for most of the movie, and to become one takes a great deal of swashbuckling heroism and sacrifice especially on the part of his lackeys. May 12, 2017 uther then died and magically transformed into stone.
Thus, uther pendragon himself is the stone in the legend of the sword in the stone. On a hunting trip he falls in on merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for wart beyond mere squiredom. Legend of the sword, directed by guy ritchie in theaters may 12, 2017. May 23, 2017 merlin and the sword aka arthur the king 1985 modernday camelot enthusiast dyan cannon travels to stonehenge, breaks away from her tour group, and falls into a shadowy netherworld, where she. Disneys liveaction sword in the stone remake hires 28 weeks. The rise of king arthur and his knights of the round table reimagined here as a band of rockstar rebels has served as the basis for movies as different as the antoine fuquadirected king arthur 2004, disneys animated the sword in the stone 1963, and the slapstick. A poor boy named arthur learns the power of love, kindness, knowledge and bravery. Uther then died and magically transformed into stone.
Charlie hunnam knows what was wrong with king arthur. Where did king arthur acquire excalibur, the stone or the. The sword in the stone is a 1963 american animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by. Starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic excalibur myth, tracing arthur s journey from the streets to the throne. Expand your medieval collection from ancient ceremonial daggers to functional armors. Legend of the sword is a 2017 epic fantasy film directed by guy ritchie and written by ritchie, joby harold and lionel wigram, inspired by arthurian legends. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural injokes substituting for wonder. The sword in the stone 1986 reissue trailer youtube. This disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles king arthur s humble beginnings. In 1485, sir thomas malory published his most famous work, le morte darthur. Legend of the sword, a knowingly anachronistic riff on the legend starring charlie hunnam.
The kid who would be king takes the classic sword in the stone story but brings it into modern day as a young british boy louis ashbourne serkis finds himself inheriting king arthurs mythical. The pommel is, like the one found in the sword in the stone, is shaped into a thick gold coin, bearing a pendragon insignia at its center. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Wart as king arthur is apprehensive of his ability to govern, but merlin.
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