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Camelot is the 1967 film version of the successful musical of the same name.

In the 1967 film version, Richard Harris played Arthur, Vanessa Redgrave was Guinevere and Franco Nero was Lancelot. The film was directed by Joshua Logan.

Awards

It 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.

Synopsis

In the opening scene, King 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, Guinivere. After singing "I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight," he is startled when his solitude in the forest is interrupted by Guinievere and her entourage. Guinivere, 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 Guinivere meet, neither knowing the identify of the other. During their first meeting, Arthur introduces Guinivere 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 viewers enjoy a collage of scenes and images featuring the heady, salad days of Camelot.

As the plot develops, Arthur confides to Guinivere his idea for a “round table” that would seat all the noble knights of the realm, reflecting not only a rude 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 has his castle. 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.

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 Guinivere. Of course, ultimately Lancelot and Guinivere fall in love, leading to the famous love triangle situation conflicting Arthur, Guinivere, 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 Guinivere, however, and the film implies that their secret affair is continued over a period of years, especially in the classic song “If Ever I would Leave You,” sung by Lancelot to Guinivere.

Finally, Lancelot and Guinivere are caught during a tryst. Lancelot escapes, but Guinivere 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 climatic scene, Lancelot, who returns to save her, to the delight of Arthur, rescues Guinivere at the stake. In the film’s final scene, Arthur is preparing to battle against Lancelot, and England appears headed into the Dark Ages. Prior to the battle, however, Arthur stumbles across a young boy named Tom. 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.

Category:1967 films Category:Musical films

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