Ivanhoe (1982)

Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars. He finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being ... See full summary »

Director:

Douglas Camfield

Writers:

John Gay, Walter Scott (novel) (as Sir Walter Scott)

Stars:

James Mason, Anthony Andrews, Sam Neill

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Mason	...	Isaac of York
Anthony Andrews	...	Wilfred of Ivanhoe
Sam Neill	...	Brian de Bois-Guilbert
Michael Hordern	...	Cedric
Olivia Hussey	...	Rebecca
Lysette Anthony	...	Lady Rowena
Julian Glover	...	King Richard
George Innes	...	Wamba
Ronald Pickup	...	Prince John
John Rhys-Davies	...	Front-de-Boeuf
David Robb	...	Robin Hood
Stuart Wilson	...	De Bracy
Michael Gothard	...	Athelstane
Tony Haygarth	...	Friar Tuck
Philip Locke	...	Grand Master

Storyline

Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars. He finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England. Will justice prevail and will all fair ladies in distress be rescued?

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Plot Keywords:

england | knight | rescue | saxon | prince john | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ajvanho

Filming Locations:

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rosemont Productions,Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

142 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Julian Glover previously played King Richard the Lionheart in the Doctor Who (1963) episodes Doctor Who: The Lion (1965), Doctor Who: The Knight of Jaffa (1965), Doctor Who: The Wheel of Fortune (1965), and Doctor Who: The Warlords (1965), which were directed by Douglas Camfield.

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Goofs

At the very end as Rebecca leaves the castle, we see the sea in the background. But York is inland.

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Quotes

Friar Tuck: Make room, make room for your godly father and his prisoner. I am like an eagle, with it's prey in it's clutches. A victim to my sword.
Isaac of York: For the love of God would someone take me away from this madman.
Robin Hood: Where did you find him?
Friar Tuck: I was looking for a draft of noble Norman wine, when down in the cellar I found this infidel. I was going to beat his brains out but I took pity upon his gray hair and converted him then and there.
Isaac of York: That's a lie, I'm not converted, he lies.
Friar Tuck: You call me a liar, then I must ...
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Connections

Version of Ivanhoe (1997)

User Reviews

Ivanhoe: A nice experience for a romantic fan

Ivanhoe: A nice experience for a romantic fan

This was a TV-movie I liked when I was a child, I still think it is okay, but maybe not a realistic end battle between Brian and Wilfred, and the same with the make up, some of the costumes and hair styles. But you will find a lot of good joustings between the knights. Some of the actors are better than average, I liked Sam Neill as Brian de bois Builbert and James Mason as Isac of York.

Rating: 7 of 10.