King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Year: 2017

Runtime: 126 min

Language: english

Director: Guy Ritchie

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Orphaned as a child after his father's assassination by his uncle Vortigern, Arthur grows up unaware of his true royal lineage. Relying on his wits to survive on the streets, his life takes a dramatic turn when he pulls the legendary sword Excalibur from stone. This act reveals his destiny, forcing him to embrace his birthright and challenge Vortigern's tyrannical rule to claim the throne.

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1

Mordred's Onslaught

Mordred, a powerful warlock, initiates a fierce attack on Camelot, seeking to establish the dominance of magic over humanity. His armies threaten the very foundation of the kingdom, creating a dire situation for the people of Camelot.

Camelot
2

Uther Decapitates Mordred

In a decisive and bold move, King Uther Pendragon infiltrates Mordred's stronghold. He successfully decapitates the warlock, leading to the disbandment of Mordred's armies and restoring hope to Camelot.

Mordred's hideout
3

Vortigern's Betrayal

That very night, Uther's envious brother, Vortigern, stages a coup against the king. In a treacherous act, he sacrifices his wife to summon a demon knight, resulting in Uther's death as well as that of Elsa.

Camelot
4

Arthur's Survival

In the chaos following Uther's death, his infant son, Arthur, is placed in a boat and floats away. He is discovered and raised by a group of prostitutes in Londinium, where he grows up amidst the harsh realities of street life.

Londinium
5

Arthur Finds the Sword

As years pass, Vortigern becomes the king, but fate intervenes when Arthur finds the legendary sword in stone. This event unveils his true heritage and sets off a series of prophetic occurrences regarding his destiny.

Vortigern's castle
6

Arthur's Confrontation with the Vikings

Growing up as a street fighter, Arthur and his friends, Tristan and Backlack, confront a band of Vikings. Their actions lead to a series of misunderstandings that reveal significant political implications within Londinium.

Londinium
7

Captivity and Revelation

Arthur is captured and brought aboard a ship with other young men, compelled to attempt to draw the sword from the stone. When he succeeds, he is overwhelmed by the sword's magical power, leading to confrontations about his lineage.

Ship near Vortigern's castle
8

The Mage's Intervention

The Mage approaches Sir Bedivere to devise a rescue for Arthur, who is imprisoned and facing execution. During a tense moment, the Mage uses her magic to create a diversion, enabling a daring escape.

Vortigern's dungeon
9

Darklands Journey

To unlock the sword's true potential, the Mage proposes a journey into the Darklands, the realm where Merlin vanquished Mordred. This quest is pivotal for Arthur to confront his past and embrace his destiny.

Darklands
10

Prepared for Battle

With the sword's magic returned, Arthur rallies his friends and Bedivere's men to confront Vortigern. They execute stealth attacks to flush the king out while uncovering Vortigern's deceptive strategies.

Londinium
11

Siege at the Fighters' School

While seeking refuge at a fighters' school, Arthur discovers that Vortigern's forces are closing in. This leads to a fierce battle where Arthur taps into his newfound power to defend his allies and defeat the attackers.

Fighters' school
12

The Tragic Loss of Blue

In the midst of the chaos, Arthur saves Blue from danger but witnesses Backlack's tragic death. Overwhelmed by guilt and loss, Arthur struggles with the burdens of leadership and the consequences of his past.

13

Arthur's Resolve

After a vision from the Lady of the Lake reveals England's plight under Vortigern's rule, Arthur embraces his fate. He reconnects with his allies and prepares to confront Vortigern once and for all.

Lake of the Lady
14

Climactic Showdown

In a spectacular final battle, the Mage summons a giant serpent to aid Arthur against Vortigern. Arthur, fueled by memories of his father's sacrifice, ultimately overcomes Vortigern, ending his reign of terror.

Vortigern’s stronghold
15

Arthur's Rise as King

With Vortigern defeated, Arthur begins unifying his supporters and establishing a round table, symbolizing unity among his allies. He accepts Uther's crown and prepares to lead England into a new era of hope and strength.

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