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Lancelot of the Lake

Lancelot of the Lake

Original Title: Lancelot du Lac

19741h 25m
DramaRomanceHistory

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Released

Release

1974

Runtime

1h 25m

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Storyline

Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the King is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Apr 23, 1974
Digital Release
May 25, 2004
Languages
French
Director
Robert Bresson
Robert Bresson
Production
Gerico Sound
Gerico Sound
Mara Films
Mara Films
ORTF
ORTF
Laser Productions
Laser Productions
Production Countries
FranceItaly

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