The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.
Acting
Richard Harris's Arthur transforms from goofy boy-king to broken man.
Costume
Vanessa Redgrave's gowns alone justify the runtime.
Score
Lerner & Loewe's songs that somehow slap despite everything.
Director
Joshua Logan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Franco Nero didn't sing—his vocals were dubbed by Gene Merlino, which makes 'C-est Moi' even more absurd.
The JFK White House was nicknamed 'Camelot' after Jackie referenced the film's closing lines following his assassination.
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