Best Medieval films/Dramas

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Cadfael - Series 1 [DVD]
1.  Cadfael - Series 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Derek Jacobi
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  "One of the most accurate and authentic Medieval Dramas"
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Henry V [DVD]
2.  Henry V [DVD] DVD ~ Kenneth Branagh
The list author says:
  "Authentic and faithful to the setting, with execellent performances, a masterpiece"
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Cadfael - Series 2 [DVD]
3.  Cadfael - Series 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Derek Jacobi
The list author says:
  "Same as above, with two of my favorite episodes"
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Ivanhoe [DVD]
4.  Ivanhoe [DVD] DVD ~ Christopher Lee
The list author says:
  "My favourite adaptation of the Novel, the 1982 version, whilst good just looks a bit cheap compared with this"
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The Legend of Robin Hood [DVD]
5.  The Legend of Robin Hood [DVD] DVD ~ Martin Potter
The list author says:
  "Some dodgy costumes, but an  interesting and Unusual take of the Robin Hood stories, the political dimension is particularly interesting"
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Cadfael - Series 3 [DVD]
6.  Cadfael - Series 3 [DVD] DVD ~ Derek Jacobi
The list author says:
  "Not as good as 1 and 2, but still a darn sight better than most!"
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Cadfael - Series 4 [DVD]
7.  Cadfael - Series 4 [DVD] DVD ~ Derek Jacobi
The list author says:
  "Not my favourite series, but still a great show that should have had a proper conclusion"
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Arn: Knight Templar [DVD]
8.  Arn: Knight Templar [DVD] DVD ~ Simon Callow
The list author says:
  "Excellent and Original story, with a slightly more sympathetic view of the Crusaders/Templars then most others. Sadly this version has half original material cut out, could have been so much better!"
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El Cid [DVD]
9.  El Cid [DVD] DVD ~ Charlton Heston
The list author says:
  "One of the best 'old style' Hollywood Movies, with far better costumes, battle scenes, and less cheese then most from this era"
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BBC Shakespeare: Richard II - 1978 [DVD]
10.  BBC Shakespeare: Richard II - 1978 [DVD] DVD ~ Derek Jacobi
The list author says:
  "Another Shakespeare adaptation, that is faithful to the play, and the themes it explores,  as well as the historical setting. Jacobi and most of the supporting cast are excellent."
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Henry IV Part One - BBC Shakespeare Collection [1979]
11.  Henry IV Part One - BBC Shakespeare Collection [1979] DVD ~ Anthony Quayle
The list author says:
  "An excellent rendering of Shakespeare's character in all his ambigious complexity, and mostly good acting, and battle scenes with realistic sets.Hish shakespearean drama at its best!"
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Henry IV Part Two - BBC Shakespeare Collection [1979]
12.  Henry IV Part Two - BBC Shakespeare Collection [1979] DVD ~ David Gwillim
The list author says:
  "An excellent rendering of Shakespeare's character in all his ambigious complexity, and mostly good acting, with reaistic set, and an excellent Falstaff! .High shakespearean drama at its best!"
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Crusade - A March Through Time [DVD] [2006]
13.  Crusade - A March Through Time [DVD] [2006] DVD ~ Joe Flynn
The list author says:
  "One of the few 'time travel' movies that does not take an entirely patronising and belittling view of the Medieval period and the people in it. Good acting and a good concept, a break from the norm."
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Tristan & Isolde [DVD]
14.  Tristan & Isolde [DVD] DVD ~ James Franco
The list author says:
  "Far better than most other films set in this era in terms of costumes, faithfullness to the setting and acting quality. Not always , and very Anti- Anglo Saxon , but still well worth watching."
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