Merlin 1998

Name: Merlin
Released: 1998-04-26
Cast: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, James Earl Jones

Synopsis:

Merlin, an elderly man telling his life story, describes a Britain faced with rulers and invasion that are increasingly destructive to its people. Queen Mab seeks to reclaim her power by drawing people back to the "Old Ways". To do so, she creates a wizard named Merlin, whom she intends to champion her crusade. Merlin's mother dies giving birth to him and he is raised by his guardian, Ambrosia, until his magic emerges.

Directed by:	Steve Barron
Written by:	David Stevens & Edward Khmara & Peter Barnes
Release date:	1998-04-26
Runtime:	183 minutes
Critics score:	80 / 100
Tagline:	The most magical adventure of all time.