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A Kid in King Arthur's Court

A Kid in King Arthur's Court

Calvin Fuller is about to break curfew...by 1500 years.

19955.01h 29m

Overview

A Southern California kid named Calvin Fuller is magically transported to the medieval kingdom of Camelot through a crack in the ground caused by an earthquake. Once there, he learns he was summoned by the wizard Merlin, who needs Calvin to save Camelot. Using dazzling modern inventions, can Calvin help King Arthur retain his crown and thwart the evil Lord Belasco?

Directed by Michael Gottlieb
Written by Robert L. Levy, Michael Part
Produced by Peter Abrams, J.P. Guerin, Robert L. Levy
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Top Cast

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Calvin Fuller

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

King Arthur

Art Malik

Art Malik

Lord Belasco

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Master Kane

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Princess Sarah

Paloma Baeza

Paloma Baeza

Princess Katey

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David Tysall

Ratan

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Merlin

Barry Stanton

Barry Stanton

Blacksmith

Michael Mehlmann

Michael Mehlmann

Shop Owner

Themes & Keywords

time travelearthquakecamelotking arthurmedieval6th century

About A Kid in King Arthur's Court

A Kid in King Arthur's Court is a adventure, fantasy, comedy, family film released in 1995 exploring themes of time travel, earthquake, camelot, king arthur, medieval, 6th century. Directed by Michael Gottlieb, it stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Joss Ackland, Art Malik. A Southern California kid named Calvin Fuller is magically transported to the medieval kingdom of Camelot through a crack in the ground caused by an earthquake. Once there, he learns he was summoned by the wizard Merlin, who needs Calvin to save Camelot. Using dazzling modern inventions, can Calvin help King Arthur retain his crown and thwart the evil Lord Belasco?

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