The Mists of Avalon
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Anjelica Huston
Julianna Margulies
Joan Allen
Samantha Mathis
Caroline Goodall
Edward Atterton
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A feminist reimagining of the Arthurian legends from the perspective of the women who wielded power behind King Arthur's throne. Follows the women of Avalon from their childhoods through the ultimate fulfillment of their destinies in the battle between Christianity and Paganism that threatens to bring down the kingdom.
As the story begins, the people of the British Isles fight valiantly against barbarian invasion. Their struggle for survival leaves little time to mend the growing schism between the new Christian faith and the old Pagan religion that has long preserved the kingdom. Viviane, The Lady of the Lake, presides as high priestess on the mist-shrouded Isle of Avalon, the pagan seat of power, and a mystical world invisible to nonbelievers. But as Christianity gains hold over Britain and more people turn away from the Goddess, this mysterious land becomes difficult for even the faithful to reach.
Viviane plans to save Avalon by annointing and training her niece, Morgaine, as her successor, manipulating the royal lineage to produce Arthur, a king who will embrace both pagan beliefs and Christianity, thus saving Avalon. Morgause, Viviane's evil sister endeavors to thwart her plans.
Cast
Anjelica Huston
Julianna Margulies
Joan Allen
Samantha Mathis
Caroline Goodall
Edward Atterton
Michael Vartan
Michael Byrne
Hans Matheson
Mark Lewis Jones
Clive Russell
Tamsin Egerton
Christopher Fulford
David Calder
Hugh Ross
Edward Jewesbury
Freddie Highmore
Noah Huntley
Ian Duncan
Crew
Lisa Alexander
Gideon Amir
Marion Zimmer Bradley
James Coburn
Bernd Eichinger
Dale Fay
Michael Friedlander
Samantha Graham
Iris Grossman
Lee Holdridge
Michelle Kern
Rodger Maus
Loreena Mckennitt
David Minkowski
Justin Muller
Carrie O'brien
Carlo Poggioli
Gavin Scott
Martin Sebik
Benjamin A Weissman
David L. Wolper
Mark M. Wolper
William Zsigmond
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States July 15, 2001
Aired in United States July 16, 2001
Budget source: Hollywood Reporter 03/22/2000
Estimated budget: $20,000,000
Began shooting mid May 2000.
Completed shooting mid August 2000.
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