Lancelot of the Lake

1h 20m 1974

Brief Synopsis

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A million miles away from 'Camelot' or 'Excalibur', this film ruthlessly strips the Arthurian legend down to its barest essentials. Arthur's knights, far from being heroic, are conniving and greedy men who, just before the film starts, have failed miserably to find the Holy Grail. Aimlessly resentful at first, the developing relationship between Lancelot and Queen Guinevere focuses their rage, leading to inevitable tragedy...

Cast & Crew

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Robert Bresson

Director

Luc Simon

Lancelot Of The Lake

Laura Duke Condomidas

Queen Guinevere

Humbert Balsan

Gawain

Vladimir Antolek-oresek

King Arthur

Patrick Bernard

Mordred

Film Details

Also Known As
Lancelot du Lac
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1974
Distribution Company
Cfdc; New Yorker Films; New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)

Synopsis

After their failed quest for the Holy Grail, King Arthur's knights return to Camelot, decimated and demoralized. A powerful tale of the end of the age of chivalry.

Director

Robert Bresson

Director

Cast

Luc Simon

Lancelot Of The Lake

Laura Duke Condomidas

Queen Guinevere

Humbert Balsan

Gawain

Vladimir Antolek-oresek

King Arthur

Patrick Bernard

Mordred

Arthur Demontalembert

Lionel

Crew

Bernard Bats

Sound

Robert Bresson

Screenwriter

Pierre Charbonnier

Set Designer

Michel Choquet

Production Manager

Pasqualino De Santis

Director Of Photography

Germaine Lamy

Editor

Jean-pierre Rassam

Executive Producer

Francois Rochas

Executive Producer

Philippe Sarde

Music

Jean Yanne

Producer

Film Details

Also Known As
Lancelot du Lac
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1974
Distribution Company
Cfdc; New Yorker Films; New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1974

Released in United States May 1974

Released in United States on Video March 23, 1995

Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 1974.

Shown at New York Film Festival September 30 & October 10, 1974.

Released in United States 1974

Released in United States 1974 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 30 & October 10, 1974.)

Released in United States May 1974 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival May 1974.)

Released in United States on Video March 23, 1995

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