Product Details

• Actors: Richard Harris, Meg Bussert, Richard Muenz, Barrie Ingham, James Valentine
• Directors: Marty Callner
• Writers: Alan Jay Lerner
• Producers: Don Gregory, Mike Merrick
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Acorn Media
• DVD Release Date: May 1, 2007
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000NTM9ZM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,866 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #84 in Movies & TV > DVD > Performing Arts
• For more information about "Camelot: Broadway Version" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Experience Camelot’s "one brief, shining moment" as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it—live on a Broadway stage. Working at the top of his talent, Richard Harris heads an all-star cast in one of Broadway’s wittiest, most literate musicals, filled with memorable tunes. Recorded at New York’s historic Winter Garden Theatre in 1982, this production captures all the immediacy and intimacy of a live performance viewed from the best seat in the house.

Idealistic King Arthur longs to create a perfectly principled kingdom, but sees his dream undone by a tragic love triangle involving Queen Guenevere (Meg Bussert) and his best friend Lancelot (Richard Muenz). In this thoroughly engaging Tony®-nominated production, the medieval monarch’s vision—a place where "violence is not strength, and compassion is not weakness"—speaks to our time and for all time.

Recommended for family viewing by the National Education Association

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE original Broadway PLAYBILL® (DVD-ROM) and bios of Lerner & Loewe and Richard Harris.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Brief, Shining Moment, April 17, 2007

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Tom S. "filmfan3" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camelot: Broadway Version (DVD)

In 1982, this television production of Lerner and Loewe's musical was considered by many critics to be the finest stage-to-TV transfer of a live Broadway performance. Now, 25 years later, it still is. The folks at HBO joined with the producers of the Broadway revival and videotaped the show with loving care, and their love is evident in every frame. The visual presentation and sound quality were light years ahead of most other such offerings, and it was shot and edited to perfection.

I saw this revival onstage, then on HBO, and it is something to see. Richard Harris and Meg Bussert were just right together, and the supporting cast was excellent as well. The sets, costumes, and lighting added to the beauty of the evening. And nothing can top the sheer emotion of the story--it is one of the most powerful musicals ever written. If you've never seen CAMELOT, or if you're only familiar with the 1967 film version (also starring Harris), don't miss this stunning production. Thanks, Acorn Media, for releasing it on DVD at last!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally !!!, March 9, 2007

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S. Williamson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camelot: Broadway Version (DVD)

Back in the early 80s, I recorded this HBO production of Camelot on my VCR. I still have the tape and would watch it if I had a functioning VCR. I am a musical theater junkie and this production of Camelot with Richard Harris by HBO in 1982 is so wonderful. HBO is finally releasing this production of Camelot, filmed on stage at the Winter Garden Theater in New York, on DVD. I have pre-ordered it and cannot wait to see it on DVD, as my VHS tape is getting a bit worn. Bravo HBO!!!!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray!, March 25, 2007

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M. Marks (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camelot: Broadway Version (DVD)

Like S. Williamson, I recorded this production from HBO onto video tape 25 years ago and the tape is starting to wear from repeated viewings. I am so happy HBO had decided to release it onto something that I can finally watch over and over. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys this story.