Ivanhoe (1982)
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70% of users liked it
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The classic adventure novel by Sir Walter Scott, which covers the same ground as the various Robin Hood legends, becomes this impressive television production, boasting a well-heeled British cast, a robust pace, and solid production values. Wilfred of Ivanhoe (Anthony Andrews) is a young Saxon… More The classic adventure novel by Sir Walter Scott, which covers the same ground as the various Robin Hood legends, becomes this impressive television production, boasting a well-heeled British cast, a robust pace, and solid production values. Wilfred of Ivanhoe (Anthony Andrews) is a young Saxon knight of 12th century England. Returning home from fighting in the Crusades alongside King Richard the Lionheart (Julian Glover), Ivanhoe finds that the nation is now under the dictatorial thumb of the king's brother, Prince John (Ronald Pickup) and the prince's thuggish Norman cohorts. He is also dismayed to learn that his longtime love, Lady Rowena (Lysette Anthony), has been betrothed to another man. Determined to restore throne and country to Richard, the courageous Ivanhoe has soon run afoul of those in power, though a few rebellious types like Robin Hood (David Robb) are on his side. Ivanhoe also finds love again, with the lovely Jewish girl Rebecca (Olivia Hussey), though she and her wise father Isaac of York (James Mason) face Norman persecution for their religious faith. Ivanhoe also finds a deadly rival in the cynically twisted knight Brian de Bois-Guilbert (Sam Neill). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Douglas Camfield
- Written By
- John Gay
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Television
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 23, 1982 Wide
- On DVD
- May 5, 2009
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Despite its flaws, this 1982 TV movie offers an enjoyable version of the Sir Walter Scott romance.
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
To date, the best screen version of Ivanhoe… the whole cast is excellent.
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Cast
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James Mason
as Isaac of York
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Anthony Andrews
as Wilfred of Ivanhoe
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Olivia Hussey
as Rebecca
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Sam Neill
as Brian de Guilbert
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Michael Hordern
as Cedric
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Lysette Anthony
as Lady Rowena
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Stewart Bevan
as Edward
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John Rhys-Davies
as Front de Boeuf
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Debbie Farrington
as Alicia
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John Forgeham
as Lieutenant
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Chloe Franks
as Attendant
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Julian Glover
as Richard I the Lionheart
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Michael Gothard
as Athelstone
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Anthony Haygarth
as Friar Tuck
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George Innes
as Wamba
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Philip Locke
as Grand Master
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Ronald Pickup
as Prince John
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David Robb
as Robin Hood
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Kevin Stoney
as Fitzuse
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Stuart Wilson
as De Bracy
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Robert Russell
as Leader
