World Mythology Movies: Arthurian Legend

Title: King Arthur
Description: It's got a round table, some knights, and a noble warrior who rises to become King Arthur, but everything else about this revisionist legend is pure Hollywood. That's not such a bad thing if you enjoyed Rob Roy, Braveheart, Gladiator, and Troy, and there's some intriguing potential in presenting the "real" Arthur (played by Clive Owen) as a 5th-century soldier of Rome, assigned to defend Roman-imperial England against a hoard of invading Saxons (led by Stellan Skarsgård in hairy villain mode).
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: R
Date: December 21, 2004
Run Time: 138 minutes
Price: $22.49 - Click to Order

Title: King Arthur's Britain
Description: By examining the mysterious figure of King Arthur, British archaeologist and bestselling author Francis Pryor disputes the belief that Britain reverted to anarchy after the Romans left in 410 A.D., sinking into the Dark Ages until the Anglo-Saxon invaders restored order. The truth, he says, is far more complicated. In this three-part series, he uncovers the continuous culture that was not destroyed by outside invaders, but rather strengthened by them. Travel with him as he makes ancient history come alive at the scenes of bloody battles and key archaeological sites that reveal the clues to this new view of early Britain.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: September 20, 2005
Run Time: 147 minutes
Price: $22.49 - Click to Order

Title: King Arthur - The Truth Behind the Legend
Description: Come with us on a magical journey of mystery and discovery as we attempt to uncover the truth behind the legend of history’s most well-known sovereign King Arthur. Explore verdant, dew-drenched plains, wander amongst ancient crum-bling ruins, and scour the rugged weather-beat-en coastline of Great Britain in search of the elusive spirit of King Arthur and the enchant-ing Camelot. on this well-worn trail, you will encounter the likes of beautiful Guinevere, valiant Lancelot, magical Merlin, and the glori-ous Knights of the Round Table not to mention Excalibur and the Holy Grail!
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: June 29, 2004
Price: $9.99 - Click to Order

Title: King Arthur - The Truth Behind the Legend
Description: This lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a dark and engrossing tale. 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.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: R
Date: February 8, 2005
Run Time: 140 minutes
Price: $10.38 - Click to Order