Ivanhoe (1982 film)
| Ivanhoe | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Written by | John Gay Sir Walter Scott (novel) |
| Directed by | Douglas Camfield |
| Starring | Anthony Andrews James Mason Sam Neill Michael Hordern Olivia Hussey Lysette Anthony Julian Glover |
| Theme music composer | Allyn Ferguson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Norman Rosemont William Hill (associate) |
| Cinematography | John Coquillon |
| Editor(s) | Bill Blunden |
| Running time | 142 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS Television |
| Original release | February 23, 1982 |
Ivanhoe is a 1982 television film adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name. The film was directed by Douglas Camfield, with a screenplay written by John Gay. The film depicts the noble knight Ivanhoe returning home from The Holy Wars and finds himself being involved in a power-struggle for the throne of England.
The score by Allyn Ferguson was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1982.[1] The film premiered on CBS on February 23, 1982.
De Bois-Gilbert is treated more ambiguously than in most versions of the story. He develops some genuine affection for Rebecca towards the end, and although he could easily have won the fight against the wounded and weakened Ivanhoe, de Bois-Gilbert lowers his sword and allows himself to be killed, thus saving Rebecca's life.
The film featured Julian Glover reprising his role as Richard I from the 1965 Doctor Who serial The Crusade, which was likewise directed by Camfield.
Since its premiere in 1982, Ivanhoe has received cult status in Sweden and has been shown on Swedish television annually on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.[2]
Cast
- Anthony Andrews as Wilfred of Ivanhoe
- James Mason as Isaac of York
- Sam Neill as Brian de Bois-Guilbert
- Michael Hordern as Cedric the Saxon
- Olivia Hussey as Rebecca
- Lysette Anthony as Lady Rowena
- Julian Glover as King Richard
- Michael Gothard as Athelstane
- Tony Haygarth as Friar Tuck
- George Innes as Wamba
- Philip Locke as Grand Master
- Ronald Pickup as Prince John
- John Rhys-Davies as Front de Bœuf
- David Robb as Robin of Locksley
- Stuart Wilson as Maurice de Bracy
