Camelot

1967 • Adventure, Music, Romance • G

The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.

Runtime: 3h

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