King arthur legend of the sword excalibur sword of king arthur, licensed from, warner bros 2017. May 23, 2017 lets rank all the king arthur movies to find the true once and future king. Excalibur swords, king arthur swords, and excalibur. The sword was originally introduced in geoffrey of monmouths history of the kings of britain 16 ce as caliburnus or caliburn and further developed by later writers before malory immortalized it in his work. But a newly discovered blade found stuck in a rock in a bosnian river is being described as a reallife. 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. These excalibur swords are made to honor the famous king arthur. Excalibur is a legendary sword found in arthurian legends, and is arguably one of the most renowned swords in history. They are inspired by the famous sword of king arthur. It has nothing in common with disneys the sword in the stone, except that in both accounts of the tale, arthur frees excalibur, the titular weapon.
Jan 08, 2018 this work describes excalibur as belonging to sir gawain, who was the son of arthurs sister, morgause, also sometimes referred to as anna. It may have other mystical properties, but those have yet to be explored and discovered. King arthur legend of the sword excalibur sword of king arthur, licensed. Excalibur or caliburn is the legendary sword of king arthur, sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of great britain. Years later arthur, uthurs bastard son draws excalibur and becomes king. The sword, from its first appearance, is a powerful weapon in the. Excalibur is a magical sword of incredible durability and strength. Ritchies geezerfied king arthur occasionally sparkles before being scuppered by generic effects. In some versions of the story of king arthur, excalibur is regarded to be the same sword as the sword in the stone. Legend of the sword is made from the highest quality materials and have been crafted with special attention to reproduce the authentic details found on the prop. At his death, uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be king of england.
So, in an effort to identify arthur, vortigern forces all the young men of arthurs age to attempt to draw out the sword. 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 separate. Legend of the sword is a 2017 epic fantasy action adventure film directed by guy ritchie who cowrote the film with joby harold and lionel wigram from a story by harold and david dobkin, inspired by arthurian legends. The myth of king arthur nigel terry brought once again to the screen. Excalibur from king arthur and other cool swords in. King arthur legend of the sword excalibur sword of. He grabbed a copy of thomas malorys 15thcentury text le morte d arthur and wrote the sword in the stone, a story detailing king arthurs.
King arthurs wondrous sword excalibur was the wondrous sword of arthur. Sometimes excalibur and the sword in the stone the proof of arthurs lineage are said to be the same weapon, but in. Most of these popular designs include a wooden wall display plaque. Supposedly, arthur loaned the sword to sir gawain, his most trusted and loyal knight, but it was returned to king arthur for his battle with mordred. Excalibur is the name of the mystical sword wielded by king arthur pendragon. Excalibur, in arthurian legend, king arthurs sword.
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. All the engravings and details are very precise and true to the movie. After growing up as an orphan on the streets arthur discovers that hes the son of the slain king and. A reimagining of the arthurian legend, centered around arthur s illegitimate son owain who must learn to take up his fathers mantle as king. May 14, 2017 excalibur from king arthur and other iconic swords in film. Get the best deals on king arthur sword collectible tv. Excalibur is the sword of king arthur in sir thomas malorys iconic work le morte darthur published in in 1485 ce. Just modelled the excalibur from the movie king arthur. Excalibur is a 1981 american epic medieval fantasy film directed, produced, and cowritten by john boorman that retells the legend of king arthur and the knights of the round table, based on the 15thcentury arthurian romance le morte darthur by thomas malory. This sword was wielded by the legendary king arthur, and magical properties were often ascribed to it. No other movie about the king arthur sword excalibur before or since has seemingly inspired people as much as the john boorman take on this old english tale, and so it is not surprising that to date, the very best replicas of it have all been based on this medieval design. Legend of the sword action starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic excalibur myth, tracing arthurs journey from the. This account is contained in sir thomas malory s 15thcentury prose rendering of the arthurian legend, but another story in the same work suggests that it was given to arthur by. Excalibur from king arthur and other iconic swords in film.
Uthur pendragon gabriel byrne is given the mystical sword excalibur by the wizard merlin. Seeing the mage held at knifepoint, arthur unleashes excaliburs potential. Where did king arthur acquire excalibur, the stone or the. I love how this trailer did not give away the good parts in the movie. A humble page, adopted as brother to kay, the boy has forgotten the sword for his elder who is about to joust, and, hurrying to.
As a boy, arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed. 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. May 12, 2017 excalibur is the only good king arthur movie. Legend of the sword replica when the child arthurs father is murdered, vortigern, arthurs uncle, seizes the crown. Excalibur myth, tracing arthurs journey from the streets to the throne. Excalibur is a 1981 american epic medieval fantasy film directed, produced, and cowritten by john boorman that retells the legend of king arthur and the knights of the round table, based on the 15thcentury arthurian romance le morte d arthur by thomas malory. Excalibur is a 1981 american epic medieval fantasy film directed, produced, and cowritten by. Legend of the sword action 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. Another legend suggests that it was given to arthur by the lady of the lake. Just as famous is arthurs mystical sword, excalibur, making the excalibur swords at buying a sword fantastic collectible weapons for fans to enjoy. This lush retelling of the legend of king arthur and the knights of the round table is a dark and engrossing tale. These excalibur replicas include functional excaliburs and decorative excaliburs, so you can find the perfect one for reenactments, theatrical performances, or. Compare and contrast film excalibur to sir thomas malorys. From guy ritchie comes a bold new vision of arthurian lore, king arthur.
Uthur pendragon is given the mystical sword excalibur by the wizard merlin. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel. Guided by merlin, arthur marries guenivere and gathers the knights of the round table. Sometimes excalibur and the sword in the stone the proof of arthur s lineage are said to be the same weapon, but in most versions they are considered separate. Acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur. Excalibur, the sword of swords, has always been a character as important to the arthurian.
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. Guy ritchie, who has himself attempted to make a king arthur movie prior to that. Director john boorman deliverance masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword excalibur, and its passing from the wizard merlin to the future king of england. Legend of the sword does have a clear story, so this is not as messy or as incoherent as a zack snyder presentation by any stretch of the imagination.
Compare and contrast film excalibur to sir thomas malorys le morte darthur literary works on the story of king arthur and his cohorts is a story that had been narrated in several books and even modified in movies which typical illustrates the lives of the arthurian legends. Legend has it that king arthur was the only person able to pull excalibur from a stone. Pellinore gets the best of arthur after his sword breaks and tells him to yield but the young king will not. In honor of king arthurs debut, take a look back at the most iconic swords, knives, and katanas in film history. It has nothing in common with disneys the sword in the stone, except that in both accounts of the tale, arthur frees excalibur, the titular weapon, by accident. Detailed look at charlie hunnams king arthur sword. Though, this sword had appeared in geoffrey of monmouths work, called it caliburn, as the fabled sword that was a gift from avalon, it wasnt until in the later legend that excalibur was a sword given to him by the lady of the lake. John boormans excalibur isnt just another king arthur movie features the legend of king arthur has never been more stylized or strange than it was in john boormans 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 17, 2017 although arthur s sword is identified as excalibur early in malorys version, it becomes clear that it is not the true excalibur since this sword is broken in arthur s fight with king pellinore. Medieval excalibur swords for sale are 45 inches in all and include a scabbard. Charlie hunnams crazy warmup ended up in the movie.
When the child arthur s father is murdered, vortigern, arthur s uncle, seizes the crown. Finally, the excalibur script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the john boorman movie featuring king arhur, lancelot, merlin, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of excalibur. The director recalls king arthurs legend, who was born from uther and igrayne and immediately given to the sorcerer merlin. The legends foretell that only the next king will be able to draw excalibur, uthers sword, from the rock where it is lodged. Excalibur swords for sale include a selection of functional and display swords. King arthur, merlin, and the knights of the round table remain iconic figures of lore. 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. Find great deals on ebay for king arthur excalibur sword when you shop the largest online selection at.
We have decided to rank each movie according to three basic. Legend of the sword piles mounds of modern action flash. Jul 24, 2015 detailed look at charlie hunnams king arthur sword. 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. Just modelled the excalibur from the movie king arthur legend of the sword. The fit and finishing is undeniably high quality and it looks amazing from a distancdeluxe one tier japanese sword stande. Robbed of his birthright, arthur pulls the sword from the stone and finds himself become the kings threat number one. This officially licensed collectible from warner bros king arthur. No other movie about the king arthur sword excalibur before or since has seemingly inspired people as much as the john boorman take on this old english tale. Jan 28, 2019 the magical sword of excalibur starts off in the hands of british lord uther pendragon gabriel byrne and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, arthur nigel terry, the knave. This work describes excalibur as belonging to sir gawain, who was the son of arthurs sister, morgause, also sometimes referred to as anna. If you dont like ritchies signature style, the movie probably isnt for you.
Excalibur swords, king arthur swords, and excalibur replicas. Excalibur, in arthurian legend, king arthur s sword. The magical sword of excalibur starts off in the hands of british lord uther pendragon gabriel byrne and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, arthur nigel. The wizard prepares him to extract the magic sword, excalibur, that is stuck in a rock. King arthur spear it may be a surprise to some but king arthur did carry other weapons. Legend of the sword is a 2017 epic fantasy action adventure film. Excalibur is the only good king arthur movie the ringer. The film is named after the legendary sword of king arthur that features prominently in arthurian literature. Apr 17, 2019 john boormans excalibur isnt just another king arthur movie features the legend of king arthur has never been more stylized or strange than it was in john boormans excalibur.
Legend of the sword spoils itself in its very own title. John boormans excalibur isnt just another king arthur movie. The magical sword of excalibur starts off in the hands of british lord uther pendragon gabriel byrne and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, arthur nigel terry, the knave. Since the swords power was meant to unite all men and arthur uses it to defeat lancelot, the sword snaps in half like a chocolate bar.
Deluxe one tier japanese sword stand i had to pay just a small price to present and safely store my katana and tanto. Excalibur replicas as seen in various movies including excalibur 1981. At his death uthur buries the sword into a stone, and the next man that can pull it out will be king of england. Plot excalibur is the magic sword and symbol of the kings power, forged by a god, announced by a wizard, found by a king. The blade of the excalibur sword has a deep fuller running along the centerline.
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