Country of origin: USA
Release year: 1963
Genres: cartoon, musical, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
Tagline: «Tired of living in a Medieval mess...Merlin uses all his magic powers to change a scrawny little boy into a legendary hero!»
Runtime: 01:19:36
Languages: English
Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman
Age recommendation: 6+
Storyline
In ancient times, a huge stone with an ancient sword walled up in it appeared in the center of London. The golden inscription on the sword said that the one who pulls out this enchanted sword will become the king of England, thereby proving his special strength and right to rule. So far no one has succeeded.
Meanwhile, in the distant wilderness of the forest, an 11-year-old boy named Arthur lived, served in the castle and did not even suspect that he was destined to become a great king in the future. But the wizard Merlin, who lived nearby, foresaw this. He and his scientist eagle owl Archimedes became the boy's mentors, subjecting their young pupil to all sorts of tests.
He was alternately turned into animals of three different elements - fish, squirrel and bird, so that he could learn the truth of life in all its manifestations and understand that the real strength of man is not in muscles, but in wisdom and knowledge.
