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 enlarge | Director: Marty Callner
Actors: Richard Harris, Meg Bussert, Richard Muenz, Barrie Ingham, James Valentine (ii)
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $18.06
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 16465
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 147
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: ACRDAMP8925D
UPC: 054961892594
EAN: 0054961892594
ASIN: B000NTM9ZM
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1982
Release Date: May 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 IT'S NOT THE CAMELOT I KNEW June 1, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
THIS DANK, DREARY PRODUCTION is so very far from the original inspired concept and its brilliant execution! The Camelot I loved I saw twice in Boston prior to its opening on Broadway. Even sat through a few scene rehearsals.
The sets then were bright to dazzling, ditto costumes and staging.
The movie: I saw half and walked out. I sat through this version because
I was home and had popped for the DVD, so I suffered through.
And suffer I did.
This cheerless weepy rendition, with initially dark, mottled sets made worse by a fuzzy tape production, acted and directed without the energy and inspiration (or sadly talent/charisma) of the original cast and production was downright depressing.
Harris' fey and fumbling characterization makes Arthur into an wistful, insecure fool in stark contrast to Burton's blustering energy. The rest
of the initial cast was light years above this languid miscast bunch.
Add then the lost or abridged songs and dialogue, the direction and casting failures and this sad version shouldn't be seen; it'll leave
a bad taste in your mouth/mind - everything.
Simple suggestion: Buy the original Cast CD, kick back, close your eyes and feel its energy and optimism, its romance and rollicking good humor.You'll get all the songs properly sung, complete with proper inflections and a lot brighter orchestration.
Me, I'm going to be haunted now by Harris'
way-to-old face with his mascara running.
 The Law May Have Been Made A Distant Moon Ago, But... May 19, 2008
The 1980 Broadway revival provides several "Shining Moments". I was thirteen when my parents took me to see this on Broadway and I was completely enthralled throughout. Seeing it again re-affirms my love for Lowe's music and Lerner's lyrics and book. Seeing the impressive talent of Richard Harris is second to none. You can read his total desperation and his love for Guenevere. No doubt, this seemingly lost treasure had been brilliantly transfered to DVD. The picture quality is great and the sound is lush and full. I wish that I could rate this higher than five stars.
 CAMELOT ON BROADWAY April 23, 2008
Richard Harris makes a splendid King Arthur. I saw Camelot as world premiere in Hamilton Canada and later in Boadway, with Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, Robert Goulet, unbeatable as Lancelot, (voice and stage presence). Richard Coote was cast as an amusing King Pelinore, and Roddy Mcdowall as a hateful, spiteful Mordred; his singing of the 7 deadly virtues was a little gem. This 1982 version of the play was nice but missing the fire and presence of the original cast. By the way Richard Burton sings worse than Harris. I bought the 1982 dvd of the play,it is very good and those who have not seen the original, but that was in the very early sixties.
As Wonderful As I Remember It April 20, 2008
I saw this Broadway version of "Camelot" on HBO, back in 1982, as did most others. The DVD took me back in time, so to speak, to when I made every effort to watch every showing I could--back in the days before VCRs and DVD players. The DVD of "Camelot" showed me a performance that was just as excellent, as I remember it from watching it back in 1982. In my opinion, this version of "Camelot" was done to perfection. With the performances rendered by Richard Harris, Meg Bussert, and Richard Muenz, I think we can safely say that "Camelot" has been done to perfection, and if you want to see the finest version of "Camelot" possible, just pick up a DVD of this 1982 version of "Camelot".
 Rent the Film April 14, 2008
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Lerner and Loewe's imperfect King Arthur musical, "Camelot," particularly Joshua Logan's sumptuous film version starring Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero. So when I read all the glowing reviews of this Broadway revival starring Harris again, I thought I'd give it a shot. I should have rented the film instead. Harris, looking like a corpse and wearing one of Sandy Duncan's cast-off wigs, sleepwalks his way through the entire two + hours. Yes, he raises his voice and waves his arms now and then, but this is an actor on auto-pilot. Had the supporting cast been better it might have helped, but no such luck. Meg Bussert, looking like a fresh-scrubbed English rose, sings prettily but is bland as can be; Richard Muenz's Lancelot is as wooden as an actual lance, his blank expression fixed throughout the entire performance. Given the complete lack of sexual chemistry between ANYONE on stage, the passions that fuel the plot (adultery, betrayal, vengeance) are simply nonexistent. The production is perfectly serviceable, but plays more like a weakly directed road show than a top-drawer Broadway re-mounting. All in all, you're better off skipping this poor excuse for entertainment and (re)watching the film, with its three beautiful, passionate and poignant stars and art direction and costumes that will truly have you believing in fairy tales.
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