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FORGED BY A GOD. FORETOLD BY A WIZARD. FOUND BY A KING.
From John Boorman, the director of Point Blank, Deliverance and Zardoz comes the definitive cinematic telling of the life and enduring legend of King Arthur, from birth to death and beyond.
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man and death was but a dream. Given by Merlin to Uther Pendragon to unite the land in peace but wasted on lust. Driven into stone by Uther's dying hand, there to await the coming of a true King. A journey into the wonders and horrors of the imagination, this is the story of Arthur, the knights of the round table, the golden age of Camelot, the quest for the Holy Grail and of course, the wizard, Merlin.
With an extraordinary cast that includes Helen Mirren, Gabriel Byrne, Nicol Williamson and Liam Neeson, Oscar-nominated cinematography by Alex Thomson (Legend) and a thundering score by Trevor Jones, Excalibur makes its Ultra HD debut in a stunning new 4K restoration. From the blood and mud of the battlefield, to the glowing green of ancient woods and gleaming gold of Camelot, experience Excalibur as you never have before.
Product Features
3-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 for the first time on home video
- Contains both the 141-minute Theatrical Cut and the 120-minute TV Version of the film
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors' perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, K.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick and Jez Winship
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
- Six postcard-sized reproduction art cards
DISC 1 - FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of the 141-minute Theatrical Cut in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Restored original lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options
- Brand new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, author of The Cinema of John Boorman
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Devil
- Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman
DISC 2 - EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
- The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never before released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan during the production of Excalibur
- To Be a Knight and Follow a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
- When Death Was but a Dream, a newly filmed interview with creative associate Neil Jordan
- The Charm of Making, a newly filmed interview with production designer Anthony Pratt
- Confessions of a Professional "Pain-in-the-ass", a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
- Anam Cara, a new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg featuring a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
- Divided Nature, a brand new featurette by film historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
- Trailers
- Image galleries
DISC 3 - BONUS (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY)
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Version of the film, previously unavailable on home video
- Original lossless mono audio
- Excalibur: Behind the Movie, a 50-minute retrospective documentary in which cast and crew look back on the making of the film
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Long have I wanted to watch this film and finally, the chance came upon me. As if the discs were forged by the Gods of extras and the new master was conjured by magic, this new limited edition contains everything I could have ever hoped for (and then some). I was aware of this classic for decades but neither the VHS, DVD or recent blu-ray editions were enough to truly entice me. Along came Arrow who offered a plethora of supplemental features allowing to go deep into the production as well as talking about the impact this film had on cinema. But where this edition shines the most is its presentation. A wonderfully crafted 4k master that look like a billion bucks. The grain is preserved and every texture (from rock to mold to water and armor) is a grand spectacle. As I only recently discovered Arrow (in 2025) and their penchant for creating such satisfactory limited editions, they have quickly risen among my favorite labels. It is with great anticipation I await their monthly announcements! Not only am I now a fan of Excalibur, Arrow has gained my respect and attention.
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Arrow has done justice to this seminal masterpiece. This is how movies should be release, top notch picture quality that reflects the director's intention and packed with features plus an alternate cut for completists. The film itself is a marvel to be enjoyed, a distinctive visual expression and a soundtrack that powerfully matches it.
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The whole package is absolutely brilliant! The Box, the paperback, the collectors cards and the tons of previously unreleased bonus material as well. Picture quality is absolutely amazing (if you think the movie is from 1981!) and sound is also perfect! And all of this for an affordable price! Brilliant! Thank you Arrowfilms for this release!
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This is my first LE in a hard box from Arrow and it blew me away, the matte box is so perfect and the huge rich booklet with essays really has premium feel to it! What to say about the movie, just the fact that the entire huge arthurian legend is in one movie and it works is an epic feat! Love this!
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A perfect 4K transfer, beautiful packaging, a bonus alternate cut and great extras - Highly recommended!
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