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Ivanhoe (1982)

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Release Date: Feb 23, 1982 Wide

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The classic adventure novel by Sir Walter Scott, which covers the same ground as the various Robin Hood legends, becomes this impressive television production, boasting a well-heeled British cast, a robust pace, and solid production values. Wilfred of Ivanhoe (Anthony Andrews) is a young Saxon knight of 12th century England. Returning home from fighting in the Crusades alongside King Richard the Lionheart (Julian Glover), Ivanhoe finds that the nation is now under the dictatorial thumb of the

Unrated, 2 hr. 22 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Television

Directed By: Douglas Camfield

In Theaters: Feb 23, 1982 Wide

On DVD: May 5, 2009

Cast

James Mason
Isaac of York
Anthony Andrews
Wilfred of Ivanhoe
Olivia Hussey
Rebecca
Sam Neill
Brian de Guilbert
Michael Hordern
Cedric
Lysette Anthony
Lady Rowena
Stewart Bevan
Edward
John Rhys-Davies
Front de Boeuf
Debbie Farrington
Alicia
John Forgeham
Lieutenant
Chloe Franks
Attendant
Julian Glover
Richard I the Lionheart
Michael Gothard
Athelstone
Anthony Haygarth
Friar Tuck
George Innes
Wamba
Philip Locke
Grand Master
Ronald Pickup
Prince John
David Robb
Robin Hood
Kevin Stoney
Fitzuse
Stuart Wilson
De Bracy
Robert Russell
Leader

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Despite its flaws, this 1982 TV movie offers an enjoyable version of the Sir Walter Scott romance.

June 7, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

To date, the best screen version of Ivanhoe… the whole cast is excellent.

April 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide

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Steven D. Greydanus

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Knights come alive and this is my favorite rendition...untypical because I usually like the originals.

September 2, 2007

Hung Handsum

Something about this movie has always captured my imagination. Maybe it's the vulnerability of Ivanhoe as he battles life-threatening wounds, the love triangle between the woman he loves and the woman who loves him, or the inherent coolness of the arrogant knights bent on killing him. I don't know. But I do know

May 1, 2007