Shame none are shown nowadays. Would love to see the latter two again. Only seen both once each. They bizarrely show the average Krull a lot, but not those 3 better films... Madness.
Tis... With great joy and sadness seeing this again. After such long time. 1973 i was 3. Never seen it till early 80's... & Since then... been Quest find it. 'No one' could have played Green Knight better than 'Nigel Green'. Older found out this was his last film. Died may 1972. Sad loss. Saw him lots films. Was always great, really stood out. Thank you very much letting me see him & film again. Always loved fantasy films. Sword of Valiant, Merlin and sword, Sword and sorcerer, Hawk the slayer... Sinbad, even holy grail etc. Another which all should watch on youtube. "Black Angel 1980" by roger Christian. Fantasy short. Was lost for years. Just like this film. Superb.
'Hercules is here ' nigel green was great actor. Always had great screen presence. Everything saw him in was great. Played alot army types. Zulu, etc. Loved him as naylon smith in face fu manchu. Jason Argonauts was superb as Hercules.
A beautiful movie, perfect to watch at the Winter Solstice. At this time i see so many symbolic in the movie; Green Knight as the Holly King( Winter) Sir Gwain - firstly the newborn Sun and he go the spiral of life and death and become the green Oak King ( Summer). The Quest are the stones and points of Initiation and reflections there own life. Thank you 🦌🎄
This is the best version by far. Remember watching it on BBC 2,I think, as a young lad. Haven't seen it since. However...still have fond memories of it. And yes, still enjoyed watching it again. A massive thank you for posting it, Old Son.
Thank you for your kind words, sir. I am very fond of it myself. Although, I personally think that the 1990s version is the best, and the closest to the poem.
You're lucky you got to see it on the telly. It's NEVER repeated nowadays sadly. Only the same tired films endlessly. I'm still waiting for Cleopatra to be shown on TV again! Not been shown this century so far...
By far the very best version ever made, by a country mile. The soundtrack by Ron Goodwin is beautiful and perfectly complements the film. I still have it on VHS video, recorded off the television circa 1980... a lifetime ago. Wonderful to find it on KRplus. Thank you for this, Greek Student.
A well made film, but it bowdlerized the story and the theme of great morality. But, probably for the best; British audiences in 1973 were *not ready* for the true tale.
Just saw the new Green Knight, was not a fan. This seems actually good though. I guess it boils down to preferences, but the new movie was just too damn quiet for my liking. Costumes were cool though.
I’ve been to see the green knight twice in the cinema and I honestly can’t decide whether it’s a work of genius or a load of shit! I think maybe I’ll have to go a third time..
@@lordsummerisle3139 I'm not sure I'd go to see a movie a 2nd time if I was unsure about it. Hope you had you ticket bought for you! I'm going to go and see it as it looks good in the trailer. Mildly irritated at having an Indian Knight as Gawain but as we've had a black Friar Tuck I suppose 'colour blind casting' messing with our old legends is how it has to be now with Hollywood and the beeb! Good actors though Dev Patel and David Harewood.
@@alib463 and don't forget they had a black Anne Boleyn in a tv production last year. colour blind casting is all very well but it only appears to be a one way street. There have been terrible outcries from the diversity mob in the last few years when roles have been given to white actors that they considered should have been played by people of colour. the word "Diversity" is basically a code word for less white people.
@@elephantsdontforget Yes I gave the black Boleyn drama a miss as it seemed like complete stunt casting to make it a novelty. A black Guinevere in the BBC TV Merlin was ridiculous enough as she should have been a Welsh woman! There are some brilliant Black actors about, but I really think British historical drama is the only genre that shouldn't be immediately open to all. It just makes it far more realistic having actors cast who looked like they at least WOULD have been around at the time.
A fun film to be sure. Thanks for the upload. At 46:20, when he puts the blade up to her nose, is this an attempt to use the oil of the blade as a smelling salt sort of effect to try and wake her? I have not read the original story but I was just curious.
SWORD OF THE VALIANT was never a great film. But it was... interesting. And I noticed, over decades, each time I'd watch, I'd like it more. That's interesting. The thing makes NO SENSE at all, but is mesmerizing to watch. So then I found out about this 1973 version by the SAME director, and had to see it. Got a DVD-R that plays on computer drives and BLU-RAY players-- yeah! Spooky to see a director make the same film twice like that. While the '84 version is slicker and has more known actors, I really think I like the '73 version more. The story is easier to follow, it's narrated by Ian Richardson, and DOESN'T have a pointless downbeat ending like the '84 film. And Ron Goodwin's music-- WOW!!!!! Also, Nigel Green's Knight is LESS arrogant than Sean Connery's.
I've seen 2 other versions (so far). One is an animated cartoon that apparently follows the original story faithfully and makes PERFECT sense!!! But I've only seen a terrible fuzzy print in KRplus. I've also seen the 90's Thames TV version. Looks nice, but is INTERMINABLE bordering on UNWATCHABLE. I just did not like the writing, the structure of the story, the directing, the editing... and not one of the actors stood out. It's shocking when I dislike EVERY single aspect of a film like that. (Someone posted it at "Archive Org" and mistakenly labelled it "1973"-- NOPE!)
I think this version is what the 'Green Knight' should be, an elemental spirit of the seasons - the green man of old churches; rather than a Lord enchanted by Morgan le Fay* - medieval manuscript version. J.R.R. Tolkien found the 'Green Knight' a difficult character to interpret ! * Mystical and intriguing beginning then not a lot in between until the end scene.
The 90's film follows the original manuscript of an enchanted lord as the Green Knight, better made and shorter. But the knight is not a woodland spirit, living and dying with the seasons; nor is it connected to the green man in the church. The 1973 has more mystery in it; and closer to what I think the story should be.
'Gawain and the Green Knight' , 'Excalibur' and 'Dragonslayer' all shaped my childhood.
Shame none are shown nowadays. Would love to see the latter two again. Only seen both once each.
They bizarrely show the average Krull a lot, but not those 3 better films... Madness.
Big 80s high five
Only legends know about this! cheers to knight hood
You are not alone!
i take it your talking about Gawain and the Green Knight 1991 .
I love to get stoned and watch this 😁🤣
Tis... With great joy and sadness seeing this again. After such long time. 1973 i was 3. Never seen it till early 80's... & Since then... been Quest find it. 'No one' could have played Green Knight better than 'Nigel Green'. Older found out this was his last film. Died may 1972. Sad loss. Saw him lots films. Was always great, really stood out. Thank you very much letting me see him & film again. Always loved fantasy films. Sword of Valiant, Merlin and sword, Sword and sorcerer, Hawk the slayer... Sinbad, even holy grail etc. Another which all should watch on youtube. "Black Angel 1980" by roger Christian. Fantasy short. Was lost for years. Just like this film. Superb.
Thank you very much. After a quick search I found that "Black Angel" is on KRplus. You can check it out here: krplus.net/bidio/ZbBwonh9gmTap2U
I remember Nigel Green for his Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts.
'Hercules is here ' nigel green was great actor. Always had great screen presence. Everything saw him in was great. Played alot army types. Zulu, etc. Loved him as naylon smith in face fu manchu. Jason Argonauts was superb as Hercules.
A beautiful movie, perfect to watch at the Winter Solstice. At this time i see so many symbolic in the movie;
Green Knight as the Holly King( Winter)
Sir Gwain - firstly the newborn Sun and he go the spiral of life and death and become the green Oak King ( Summer).
The Quest are the stones and points of Initiation and reflections there own life.
Thank you 🦌🎄
This brings back memories,never seem to see this on tv so thanks for uploading 😊
I've wanted to watch this again since I saw it in the early eighties! The end is quite sad as Nigel Green died shortly after.
Like a number of people here, I have also been looking for this for years. Thank you very much for the upload. It is very much appreciated.
Your welcome.
Thank you. Brilliant film.
This is the best version by far. Remember watching it on BBC 2,I think, as a young lad. Haven't seen it since. However...still have fond memories of it. And yes, still enjoyed watching it again. A massive thank you for posting it, Old Son.
Thank you for your kind words, sir. I am very fond of it myself. Although, I personally think that the 1990s version is the best, and the closest to the poem.
@@greekstudent8550 I have that version,and do like it. I just think that as a young lad growing up in the 70s, it was better. Pure nostalgia! 😁
@@I_hate_you_Butler Yes, I think I can relate to that.
You're lucky you got to see it on the telly. It's NEVER repeated nowadays sadly. Only the same tired films endlessly. I'm still waiting for Cleopatra to be shown on TV again! Not been shown this century so far...
@@greekstudent8550 Who was in the 90s one? I know Sword of the Valiant in 84 was a remake of this legend but I didn't know there was a 90s one too...
Here after the new Green knight movie I watched last night. Now im at work watching this one its pretty damn good
That's the kind of job I'd like - where I can watch films instead! lol
For its time they have made an astounding job!
Thanks for posting, hadn’t seen this since 1984!
A theatre near me has the option to rent out the screen and bring a dvd with you, and I want to play this so bad-
좋은 작품을 실어준 것에 감사드립니다.
This is SO MUCH better than the most recent version from Amazon.
Wow, not seen this since I saw it at the cinema in 1973! Thanks so much for uploading 👍
Glad you enjoy it.
I have just noticed, this has a few of the same cast members as "Sword Of The Valiant"!
Both films were made by the same director.
@@greekstudent8550 I believe he actually used the SAME castles in both films!!
I saw this in the cinema when it first came out. Thanks 😄
I’ve been looking for this one for a long time thanks for posting it!
By far the very best version ever made, by a country mile. The soundtrack by Ron Goodwin is beautiful and perfectly complements the film. I still have it on VHS video, recorded off the television circa 1980... a lifetime ago. Wonderful to find it on KRplus. Thank you for this, Greek Student.
Glad you like it.
This movie is actually good.
Ron Goodwin's score for this film is fantastic.
"HUMPHREY HIS SQUIRE." LOL
I love the old tales.
I love this movie 🍿🍿
A pretty decent movie. 7/10 ⭐️
this fight with the black knight is what was missing from the 2021 version ...
A well made film, but it bowdlerized the story and the theme of great morality. But, probably for the best; British audiences in 1973 were *not ready* for the true tale.
Ah yes the fighting school of shoving around.
Just saw the new Green Knight, was not a fan. This seems actually good though. I guess it boils down to preferences, but the new movie was just too damn quiet for my liking. Costumes were cool though.
I liked it personally, and the quieter more subtle approach. But you’re right, definitely not for everyone
I’ve been to see the green knight twice in the cinema and I honestly can’t decide whether it’s a work of genius or a load of shit! I think maybe I’ll have to go a third time..
@@lordsummerisle3139 I'm not sure I'd go to see a movie a 2nd time if I was unsure about it. Hope you had you ticket bought for you!
I'm going to go and see it as it looks good in the trailer. Mildly irritated at having an Indian Knight as Gawain but as we've had a black Friar Tuck I suppose 'colour blind casting' messing with our old legends is how it has to be now with Hollywood and the beeb! Good actors though Dev Patel and David Harewood.
@@alib463 and don't forget they had a black Anne Boleyn in a tv production last year. colour blind casting is all very well but it only appears to be a one way street. There have been terrible outcries from the diversity mob in the last few years when roles have been given to white actors that they considered should have been played by people of colour. the word "Diversity" is basically a code word for less white people.
@@elephantsdontforget Yes I gave the black Boleyn drama a miss as it seemed like complete stunt casting to make it a novelty. A black Guinevere in the BBC TV Merlin was ridiculous enough as she should have been a Welsh woman! There are some brilliant Black actors about, but I really think British historical drama is the only genre that shouldn't be immediately open to all. It just makes it far more realistic having actors cast who looked like they at least WOULD have been around at the time.
A fun film to be sure. Thanks for the upload.
At 46:20, when he puts the blade up to her nose, is this an attempt to use the oil of the blade as a smelling salt sort of effect to try and wake her? I have not read the original story but I was just curious.
I think he is seeing if her breath condenses on the blade to check if she is alive
@@thomasrowe3197 Perhaps that is it. Thank you for your input.
SWORD OF THE VALIANT was never a great film. But it was... interesting. And I noticed, over decades, each time I'd watch, I'd like it more. That's interesting. The thing makes NO SENSE at all, but is mesmerizing to watch.
So then I found out about this 1973 version by the SAME director, and had to see it. Got a DVD-R that plays on computer drives and BLU-RAY players-- yeah! Spooky to see a director make the same film twice like that.
While the '84 version is slicker and has more known actors, I really think I like the '73 version more. The story is easier to follow, it's narrated by Ian Richardson, and DOESN'T have a pointless downbeat ending like the '84 film. And Ron Goodwin's music-- WOW!!!!!
Also, Nigel Green's Knight is LESS arrogant than Sean Connery's.
I've seen 2 other versions (so far). One is an animated cartoon that apparently follows the original story faithfully and makes PERFECT sense!!! But I've only seen a terrible fuzzy print in KRplus.
I've also seen the 90's Thames TV version. Looks nice, but is INTERMINABLE bordering on UNWATCHABLE. I just did not like the writing, the structure of the story, the directing, the editing... and not one of the actors stood out. It's shocking when I dislike EVERY single aspect of a film like that. (Someone posted it at "Archive Org" and mistakenly labelled it "1973"-- NOPE!)
@@henrykujawa4427 Do you know what's the cartoon you watched? I swear I saw that years ago but have never been able to find it!
Fortinbras is... from Shakespeare. Not canonical.
Indeed, he is the prince of Norway!!
@@greekstudent8550 Plus, "Oswald," sporting a purely Anglo-Saxon name, is from King Lear.
@@PeterCorless "Lyonesse" is from an entirely-separate story as well!
This was better haha
I think this version is what the 'Green Knight' should be, an elemental spirit of the seasons - the green man of old churches; rather than a Lord enchanted by Morgan le Fay* - medieval manuscript version. J.R.R. Tolkien found the 'Green Knight' a difficult character to interpret ! * Mystical and intriguing beginning then not a lot in between until the end scene.
Have you watch the 90s tv film? As much as I enjoy this version I found that depiction of the Green Knight superior to this one.
The 90's film follows the original manuscript of an enchanted lord as the Green Knight, better made and shorter. But the knight is not a woodland spirit, living and dying with the seasons; nor is it connected to the green man in the church. The 1973 has more mystery in it; and closer to what I think the story should be.
Actually somewhat realistic combat not the blade aiming.
is this the one in which the guy goes invis and smacks someones ass?
yo
Sorry, but I like the Sean Connery version much better. But this did have some good parts. The special effects were lacking pretty bad too.
so bad