King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a 2017 action fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam as Arthur Pendragon. The film is a reimagining of the Arthurian legend, and tells the story of Arthur's rise from a street urchin to the rightful King of England.
After the murder of his father, King Uther Pendragon, by his power-hungry uncle Vortigern, Arthur is cast adrift as a baby on a river. He is rescued and raised by a gang of prostitutes in Londonium, where he grows up to become a tough and resourceful young man.
One day, Arthur is drawn to a mysterious sword embedded in a stone, and to his surprise, he is able to pull it free. This act marks him as the rightful heir to the throne of England, and he is forced to confront his destiny.
Arthur sets out on a quest to overthrow Vortigern and reclaim his birthright. Along the way, he learns about his magical powers and begins to assemble a group of loyal allies, including Bedivere, Bors, and Tristan.
In the final battle, Arthur defeats Vortigern and claims his rightful place as king. He then sets about uniting the people of England and establishing a new era of peace and prosperity.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a visually stunning and action-packed film that takes a fresh and exciting approach to the classic Arthurian legend.
While the film was not a critical success, it has been praised for its visuals, action sequences, and Hunnam's performance as Arthur. It has also developed a cult following among fans of the Arthurian legend.
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Cast
- Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur, Uther's son, Vortigern's nephew, Catia's cousin and the would-be king of Britain who was raised by prostitutes.
- Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey as the Mage, a woman working for Merlin who supports Arthur and the resistance.
- Djimon Hounsou as Sir Bedivere, the leader of the resistance and a former knight of Uther.
- Aidan Gillen as Goosefat Bill, a skilled archer, Bedivere's friend, a former knight of Uther and a member of the resistance; who later resumes his identity as Sir William.
- Mikael Persbrandt as Greybeard, a Viking; who has deals with Vortigern.
- Jude Law as Vortigern, Uther's brother, Elsa's husband, Catia's father, Arthur's uncle and the tyrannical and ruthless king of Britain. He is able to transform himself into a demonic knight.
- Eric Bana as Uther Pendragon, Vortigern's brother, Arthur's father and the previous king of Britain.
- Annabelle Wallis as Maggie, a member of Vortigern's court; who helps the resistance.
- Peter Ferdinando as Earl of Mercia.
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Wet Stick, Arthur and Back Lack's childhood friend; who is later knighted by Bedivere under his real name as Sir Tristan.
- Neil Maskell as Back Lack, Arthur and Wet Stick's childhood friend and Blue's father; who helps the resistance.
- Geoff Bell as Mischief John.
- Freddie Fox as Rubio, a member of the resistance; who is later forced to give away the hideout to Vortigern under torture.
- Lorraine Bruce, Eline Powell and Hermione Corfield as the three Syrens.
- Millie Brady as Princess Catia, Vortigern's daughter, Uther's niece, and Arthur's cousin.
- Poppy Delevingne as Igraine, Uther's wife.
- Tom Wu as Kung Fu George, Arthur's Chinese friend and teacher; who owns a martial arts school; who is later knighted as Sir George.
- Craig McGinlay as Percy, another of Arthur's friends; who is later knighted as Sir Percival.
- Dick Ochampaugh as the Old Salty Sea Dog, town fisherman.
- Michael McElhatton as Jack's Eye
- Katie McGrath as Elsa, Vortigern's wife.
- David Beckham as Trigger, a guard; who oversees the prisoners; who attempt to pull Excalibur from the stone.
Director: Guy Ritchie
Writers: Joby Harold Guy Ritchie Lionel Wigram
Box Office Gross: $149,175,066
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Genre: Action Adventure Drama Fantasy
Release Date: May 9, 2017