Camelot is the 1967 film version of the successful musical of the same name. Richard Harris appears as Arthur, Vanessa Redgrave as Guenevere and Franco Nero as Lancelot. The film was directed by Joshua Logan. Image File history File linksMetadata Camelot_movie_poster. ... Joshua Logan (1908-1988), a director and writer, was best known for Broadway and Hollywood shows such as Mister Roberts, Picnic, and South Pacific. ... This article is about Jack Warner, the head of Warner Brothers. ... Terence Hanbury White (May 29, 1906 – January 17, 1964) was an English writer, born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. ... The Once and Future King is an Arthurian fantasy novel written by T.H. White. ... Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway lyricist and librettist. ... Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator. ... Vanessa Redgrave, CBE (born 30 January 1937) is an Academy Award winning English actress and member of the Redgrave family, one of the enduring theatrical dynasties. ... Franco Nero Franco Nero (born November 23, 1941) is an Italian actor. ... David Hemmings in Blowup David Hemmings (18 November 1941 – 3 December 2003) was an English movie actor and director, whose most famous role was the photographer in Michelangelo Antonionis Blowup in 1966 (opposite Vanessa Redgrave), one of the films that best represented the spirit of the 1960s. ... Frederic Loewe, an Austrian-American composer (June 10, 1901 - February 14, 1988) worked with lyricist Alan J. Lerner in musical theater. ... Richard Howard Kline (* 15. ... Warner Bros. ... is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Lauren steiger, born in 1992 at Royal Womens hospital started acting and modelling at the age of 2 and is now currently 15 working in Milan on the catwalks. ... Lauren steiger, born in 1992 at Royal Womens hospital started acting and modelling at the age of 2 and is now currently 15 working in Milan on the catwalks. ... This article is about motion pictures. ... The 1960 Original Broadway cast recording album cover Camelot is a 1960 musical play by Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) and Frederic Loewe (music). ... Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator. ... A bronze Arthur in plate armour with visor raised and with jousting shield wearing Kastenbrust armour (early 15th century) by Peter Vischer, typical of later anachronistic depictions of Arthur. ... Vanessa Redgrave, CBE (born 30 January 1937) is an Academy Award winning English actress and member of the Redgrave family, one of the enduring theatrical dynasties. ... For other uses, see Guinevere (disambiguation). ... Franco Nero Franco Nero (born November 23, 1941) is an Italian actor. ... For other uses, see Lancelot (disambiguation). ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Joshua Logan (1908-1988), a director and writer, was best known for Broadway and Hollywood shows such as Mister Roberts, Picnic, and South Pacific. ...

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Plot

Unlike the play, the main plot of the film is shown in a long flashback. In the opening scene, King Arthur is preparing for a great battle against his friend, Sir Lancelot. While brooding over the circumstances that led him to this moment, he asks Merlin for help. Merlin appears to him and tells Arthur to think back. It is now that the main plot begins: A bronze Arthur in plate armour with visor raised and with jousting shield wearing Kastenbrust armour (early 15th century) by Peter Vischer, typical of later anachronistic depictions of Arthur. ... This entry was adapted from the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica. ... For other uses, see Merlin (disambiguation). ...

Arthur has fled to the woods of ancient England to quell his nerves as he awaits his first meeting with his fiancé by an arranged marriage, Guinevere. After singing "I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight," he is startled when his solitude in the forest is interrupted by Guinevere and her entourage. Guinevere, whose introduction to the story featured her opening song "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood" has expressed nervous misgivings similar to those of Arthur, and has likewise escaped momentarily into the forest for a brief moment of solitude. It is at this time that Arthur and Guinevere meet, neither knowing the identify of the other. During their first meeting, Arthur introduces Guinevere to Camelot, singing the famous song, "Camelot," neither of them knowing the true identity of the other. After their identities are revealed to each other, the marriage occurs and is shown in a beautiful candlelit ceremony. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Guinevere (disambiguation). ... This article is about the mythical castle. ...

As the plot develops, Arthur confides to Guinevere his idea for a "round table" that would seat all the noble knights of the realm, reflecting not only a crude type of democratic ideal, but also the political unification of England. As knights are gathered, word reaches all the way to France, where Sir Lancelot at his castle, Joyous Gard (represented by Alcázar of Segovia), hears word of the table. Inspired by Arthur’s ideas, Lancelot makes his way from France to Camelot, singing his introductory song "C’est Moi." Making his way to England, Lancelot quickly enters the highest echelons of Arthur's court due to his great combat prowess. In Japanese pop music, Round Table (officially ROUND TABLE) is a band that produces music mostly for Anime soundtracks. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This entry was adapted from the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica. ... For other uses, see Lancelot (disambiguation). ... Alcazar of Segovia The Alcázar of Segovia (literally Segovia Castle) is a stone fortification, located in the old city of Segovia, Spain. ...

During a tournament, Lancelot defeats three of the best of Arthur’s other knights, highlighting his athletic prowess and nobility—both of which are noticed by the Queen Guinevere. Ultimately Lancelot and Guinevere fall in love, leading to the famous love triangle involving Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot. As the personal drama unfolds, Arthur and "Jenny"—as Guinivere is called by her intimate familiars—sing together the world-weary song "What Do The Simple Folk Do?." Nothing seems able to stop the deepening love between Lancelot and Guinevere, however, and the film implies that their secret affair spans several years, especially in the classic song "If Ever I Would Leave You," sung by Lancelot to Guinevere. A love triangle refers to a romantic relationship involving three people. ...

Lancelot (Nero), Arthur (Harris) and Guinevere (Redgrave) (b&w still).

Arthur realizes that there is something going on between Lancelot and Guinevere, but out of love for them both, does nothing, instead banishing every knight who accuses them of adultery. Mordred, the illegitimate offspring of King Arthur's premarital tryst with the Queen Morgause, arrives at Camelot, bitter at Arthur's refusal to recognize him and determined to bring down the fellowship of the Round Table by stirring up trouble. He organizes the return of all the banished knights and convinces Arthur to stay out all night hunting in order to test the loyalty of Lancelot and Guinevere. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Mordred or Modred (Welsh: Medrawd, Latin: Medraut) is a character in the Arthurian legend, known as a notorious traitor who fought King Arthur at the Battle of Camlann, where he was killed and Arthur fatally wounded. ... In Arthurian legend, Morgause or Morgase (also known as Anna-Morgause or Ann-Morgause) is the half-sister of King Arthur who slept with him and produced Mordred, the incestuous heir that would lead to Camelots downfall. ...

Arthur does so unwillingly, and Mordred sees to it that Lancelot and Guinevere are caught during a final tryst. Lancelot escapes, but Guinevere is sentenced to die at the stake. Arthur, who has promoted the rule of law throughout the story, is now bound by his own law; he can make no special exceptions for the Queen and/or his own wife. In a climactic scene, Lancelot, who returns to save her, to the delight of Arthur, rescues Guinevere at the stake. In the film’s final scene, we return to the opening. Arthur is preparing to battle against Lancelot, at the insistence of his knights who want revenge, and England appears headed into the Dark Ages. He is visited one last time by Guinevere, who has now joined a convent, and Lancelot. Arthur forgives them both and bids them a heartfelt farewell. Despite the fact that he and Lancelot are still friends, Arthur is obligated to fight because of the other knights' lust for revenge. Courtship (sometimes called dating or going steady) is the process of selecting and attracting a mate for marriage or sexual intercourse. ... Burning of two sodomites at the stake (execution of individuals by fire. ... For other uses, see Revenge (disambiguation). ... Petrarch, who conceived the idea of a European Dark Age. From Cycle of Famous Men and Women, Andrea di Bartolo di Bargillac, c. ...

Prior to the battle, however, Arthur stumbles across a young boy named Tom, who wishes to become a Knight of the Round Table. Arthur is skeptical at first, but Tom espouses his commitment to Arthur's original ideal of "Not might makes right, but might for right." Arthur realizes that, although most of his plans have fallen through, the ideals of Camelot still live on in this simple boy. Arthur knights Tom and gives him his orders—to run behind the lines and survive the battle, so he can tell future generations about the legend of Camelot. Watching Tom leave, Arthur regains his hope for the future.

Trivia

It is understood, though never explicitly stated, that Tom, the boy in the final scene, is Sir Thomas Malory, who would go on to write the great classic Le Morte d'Arthur. Sir Thomas Malory (c. ... The Last Sleep of Arthur by Edward Burne-Jones Le Morte dArthur (spelled Le Morte Darthur in the first printing and also in some modern editions, Middle French for la mort dArthur, the death of Arthur) is Sir Thomas Malorys compilation of some French and English Arthurian...

Awards

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: set decoration won the Academy Award

The film won three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, and Best Music-Scoring of Music (Adaptation or Treatment). It was also nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Sound. It also won three Golden Globe Awards and was nominated for an additional three. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A bronze Arthur in plate armour with visor raised and with jousting shield wearing Kastenbrust armour (early 15th century) by Peter Vischer, typical of later anachronistic depictions of Arthur. ... For the film, see Knights of the Round Table (film). ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... The Academy Awards are the oldest awards ceremony for achievements in motion pictures. ... This Academy Award was first given for movies made in 1948 when separate awards were given for black-and-white and color movies. ... The Golden Globe Award The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ...

The film is also notable as the only instance in which a song written for a Broadway show won a Golden Globe award. The category it won in, Best Original Song Written for a Motion Picture, is reserved only for songs explicitly written for films, not stage musicals, but in this instance, an exception was made, and the song If Ever I Would Leave You (mislabeled If Ever I Should Leave You on the award) won the Golden Globe that year. Whether this was an accidental oversight on the part of the Foreign Press Association, or a deliberate attempt to circumvent the rules, is unknown, but it had not ever happened before, and has not happened since. (In 1997, the song You Must Love Me, from the film Evita, won the Academy Award, but that song was specifically written for the film and not the original show.) The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... Evita is the movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webbers stage musical Evita, based on the life of Argentinas Eva Perón. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ...

See also

• List of films based on Arthurian legend

Films based on the Arthurian legend are many and varied. ...

External links

• Camelot at the Internet Movie Database