Prince Valiant (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Nation: Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: El príncipe Valiente, Prinz Eisenherz, Las aventuras del Príncipe Valiente, Prinssi Valiant, Prigipas Valiant
Director: Anthony Hickox
Writer: Anthony Hickox, Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Hal Foster, Michael Frost Beckner
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Carsten H.W. Lorenz
Executive Producer: Bernd Eichinger, James Gorman, Tom Rosenberg
Companies: Babelsberg Film, Bernd Eichinger Productions, Celtridge, Constantin Film, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Legacy Film Productions, Summit Entertainment
Genre: Adventure, Adventure Film, Fantasy Film, Medieval Film, Romance, Romance Film, Swashbuckler Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on comic, camelot, excalibur, king, king arthur, knight, prince, princess, sword, vikings (norsemen)
Story
Prince Valiant, son of the exiled King of Scandia, travels to Camelot seeking King Arthur's aid in restoring his family's throne and preventing a plot by the Black Knight. Posing as Sir Gawain, he accompanies Princess Ilene home, facing challenges along the way, including kidnappers and competitors for her affections. Meanwhile, Morgan le Fey plots with Sligon to steal Excalibur, leading to chaos at Camelot. Valiant eventually learns of his true heritage from Boltar, a stranger from Thule, and returns to claim his rightful place.
Summary
Based on the comic series by Hal Foster, 'Prince Valiant' (1997) is an adventure fantasy film directed by Anthony Hickox. Set in Arthurian legend's Camelot, it follows Prince Valiant's journey to reclaim his throne and prevent a plot against King Arthur. The film blends medieval themes with romantic entanglements, swashbuckling action, and fantastical elements, showcasing the grandeur of Camelot and the Viking kingdom of Thule.
