Ivanhoe (1982 film)

Ivanhoe
Genre	Adventure Drama Epic Historical Romance
Based on	Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Written by	John Gay
Directed by	Douglas Camfield
Starring	Anthony Andrews Sam Neill Michael Hordern James Mason Olivia Hussey
Music by	Allyn Ferguson
Country of origin	United Kingdom United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Norman Rosemont
Cinematography	John Coquillon
Editor	Bill Blunden
Running time	142 minutes
Production companies	Rosemont Productions Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	23 February 1982 (1982-02-23)
Network	ITV
Release	26 September 1982 (1982-09-26)
Related
Ivanhoe (1952 film) Ivanhoe (1958 TV series)
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Ivanhoe is a 1982 British-American made-for-television historical romance film. An adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel of the same name, it stars Anthony Andrews in the title role. The film was directed by Douglas Camfield, with a screenplay written by John Gay. It depicts the noble knight Ivanhoe returning home from the Third Crusade and becoming involved in a power struggle for the throne of England.

Brian de Bois-Guilbert is treated more ambiguously than in most versions of the story. He develops some genuine affection for Rebecca of York towards the end, and although he could easily have won the fight against the wounded and weakened Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Brian de Bois-Guilbert lowers his sword and allows himself to be killed, thus saving Rebecca's life.