Excalibur 1981 - Uryens knights Arthur. Arthur becomes King.

[lisasetser0409]

This is one of the best scenes ever filmed. I'm a huge movie buff and have many, many favorite scenes. But this tops them all. Thanks for posting.

[fiestababe1]

One of my favourite scenes in the movie, the true spirit of King Arthur lives on in all of us.

[TyfusIta]

@Jermaine1986 agree in 120%: best of ever!

[hessdx1]

The best films will not be made... they already exist and this is one of them ! CGI cannot do this !

[reachforacreech]

whos the douche who says hey at 0:31

[kenns9]

MY GOD. how long did it take to shoot that scene. water cant be warm :O

[EDHSystems]

one of the top five scenes in cinematic history. PERIOD!

[metalore]

Who is St. George?

[Exodia64]

@metalore St. George is one of the most venerated saints in Catholicism, and patron saint of England (among many other countries), who's emblem - St. George's Cross, is still England's national flag.

[CountryBoyRoby]

@metalore He was a man offered power and land by the Emperor of Rome if he would convert to paganism. He refused to convert, even though it would grant him power, lands, money, and reknown. The Emperor tried again to dissuade him as George was the son of one of his allies, but George was stalwart, again refusing though it would mean his death if he did not. He was executed, but never once did he beg, cower, or back down. In that, he showed bravery, loyalty, and faith even unto death.

[SardaukarPrime]

Boorman and Screenwriter Rospo Pallenberg did not only used Malllory's LaMorte d'Arthur as their inspiration. They also took snippets from Chretien de Troyes 13th Century work Lancelot, le Chevalier de la Charrette and also Iddyls of The King by Lord Tennyson. Even the scene with Lancelot and Guinvere waking up with Excalibur between them is taken from Wagner's Tristan et Iseult (as well as the music).

[sugarcubicle]

Is this based on actual legend, or did Boorman make this up himself? Either way its brilliant.

[akmodan]

@sugarcubicle This film is based in a french book called La morte di Artù by Sir Thomas Malory. It's full of simbolism and just try to express the legend under optic of the romanticism. The value of the knight as hero, the importance of his commitment to the truth.

The myth was born around 500 a.c. and is a syncretism between the christianity and the celtic tradition. I think you know that. Anyway, this legend is awesome.

There is a game based in ths film: Knights of the Round.

[sugarcubicle]

@akmodan I mean this specific scene. Is this from Malory too?

[barbarasprague]

You can see his arms trembling. He wanted to kill Arthur but the power was too great and at the last minute...did the right thing!

[pacratboots]

@barbarasprague at the last moment, he couldn't deny Arthur's courage, his lineage, and the heritage of Excalibur

[Harno3]

Masterpiece!

[LINCOLNREALESTATE1]

Incredible scene...gave me chills up my spine. Boorman is a genius...and these actors are legends.

[BeBopDeluxe85]

IN THE NAME OF GOD ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE

I GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS AND THE POWER TO MEET JUSTICE

[YaesuFoxTango]

@BeBopDeluxe85

It's "The power to mete justice"

[17Watman]

@BeBopDeluxe85 A duty, I will solemnly obey as knight and king.

[diddymuck]

will Uryens kill Arthur and keep the sword for himself? The tension builds! Will this be the first 28 minute long feature film in world history?

[sugarcubicle]

@diddymuck Funny.

[flashstrikewing]

yes, a fatefull moment, 

[MegaMikss]

B R A V O,BRAVO  FOREVER !!!!

[grindaff]

one of my favourite scenes in this wonderful film.

enemies embraced in honour, and men fell to their knees and wept for pity.

[octopusmagnificens]

Marvel of the the seventh art.