It's classy. in a way - Dudley Nichols wrote the script, Henry Hathaway directed. The story suits CinemaScope. Nicely shot. Fox thre money at it. The story is solid - exciled prince joins court of King Arthur.
Janet Leigh and James Mason suit this world. Robert Wagner did not - he was never much as an action hero or in period costume. His performance/wig has been much mocked, though he's clearly trying. Sterling Hayden is just as miscast as Gawain - awkward with the dialogue.
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