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Merlin (1998)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Sam Neill Merlin
Helena Bonham Carter Morgan Le Fey
John Gielgud King Constant
Rutger Hauer King Vortigern
Miranda Richardson Mab, Queen of the Old Ways/The Lady of the Lake
Isabella Rossellini Nimue
Martin Short Frik
Billie Whitelaw 'Auntie' Ambrosia
James Earl Jones Mountain King
Movie Details
Genre Action; Adventure; Drama; Fantasy; Romance
Director Steve Barron
Producer Dyson Lovell; Robert Halmi Sr.; Chris Thompson
Writer Peter Barnes; David Stevens; Edward Khmara
Studio Lion's Gate
Type TVM
Language English
MPAA Rating PG
Running Time 180 mins
Country U.S.
Color Color
IMDb Rating 6.8
Plot
The Most Magical Adventure Of All Time

With spell binding performances from a stellar international cast and spectacular special effects from Jim Henson' Creature Shop, Merlin conjures up an epic Golden Age of wondrous magic, supernatural passions and unforgettable adventure! In a time when magic was fading from the world the malevolent sorceress Mab (Miranda Richardson) summoned forth a mighty wizard named Merlin (Sam Neil) to keep the power of the Old Ways alive. But when he is touched by the love of the beautiful Nimue (Isabella Rossellini), Merlin turns away from Mab's dark enchantments and allies himself with the young warrior who will rise to become the legendary King Arthur. Together, they pledge to uphold Arthur's visionary cause: bring peace and justice to a realm haunted by monsters and ravaged by war - and set the stage for the ultimate clash of Good versus Evil.
Personal Details
10 Point Ranking 8
Owner Bruce
Current Value $11.56
Leonard Maltin Above Average
USCCB Rating TVM
Links DVD Empire
Amazon US
IMDB
Product Details
Format VHS
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles Spanish
Extra Features
The Magical Making Of Merlin
Director Commentary: Steve Barron
CGI Scene Creation