Women take over Camelot in this feminist retelling of the Arthurian legend, based on the 1982 best-selling book by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This four hour TNT original miniseries transforms the traditional King Arthur tale, offering a female perspective through the matriarchal goddess cult of Avalon: a sect of priestesses upholding ancient pagan traditions of Celtic England against the rising tide of Christianity. In the traditional myth, Arthur is a Christian king advised by his faithful wizard Merlin, who unites England in the battle against the Saxons. In this version, Arthur (Edward Atterton) is a pagan king nurtured by enchanting sorceresses. They are played by a ...
Released:
2001
Rated:
NR
Length:
240 mins