Avalon (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Avalon is a 1989 adventure action film directed by Michael J. Murphy, starring Stephen Harris as Owen, Debbi Stevens and Rob Bartlett. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $15.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Michael J. Murphy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avalon About?
The premise of Avalon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The adventure begins when Owen, a wandering swordsman, frees a woman from hostile druids. Grateful, he promises to locate her lover, now enslaved by the malevolent sorceress Morgana. Joined by Keiran, a timid thief, the trio embarks on a peril‑filled quest through dangerous lands to rescue the captive and confront the darkness.
Avalon Themes & Keywords
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- thief
- adventure party
- damsel in distress
- cave
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- saving a loved one
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Avalon Cast & Characters
Stephen Harris leads the cast as Owen, with Debbi Stevens as Morgana and Rob Bartlett as Keiran. Directed by Michael J. Murphy; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael J. Murphy
- Stephen Harris as Owen
- Debbi Stevens as Morgana
- Rob Bartlett as Keiran
- Caroline MacDowell as Lady of Lake
Also Starring in Avalon
· 10 more- Patrick Olliver Merlin
- Steven Longhurst Altar
- June Bunday Elvina
- Phil Lyndon Cerdic
- Jon Morgan Druid Priest
- Abigail Blackmore Clotilde
- Kate Kneafsey Althea
- Marina Bolton Edina
- Denise Burden Cara
- Craig Hiller Edwin / The Creature
More from Michael J. Murphy
More films directed by Michael J. Murphy: Dead Wonder, Kalispell, Maxine The Hero and The Return of Alan Strange.
Avalon Plot Summary
What happens in Avalon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the story follows the Krichinsky family, Polish Jewish immigrants who began their American journey when Sam Krichinsky arrived in 1914 and eventually made a life for themselves in Baltimore. The world around them is changing in real time: television is a new frontier, neighborhoods are evolving as more families head for the suburbs, and the very texture of daily life is shifting under the weight of new opportunities and old loyalties.
Full summary
The whole story of Avalon, scene by scene
Avalon Box Office
Avalon grossed $15.8 million worldwide. $15.7 million came from the US and Canada and $38,782 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.8M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
- International
- $38.8K
Avalon Videos
The clip of Avalon.
How Well Do You Know Avalon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year did Sam Krichinsky first arrive in America?
Cars in Avalon
36 cars on screen, including the 1936 Hudson Eight and the 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster.
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1936 Hudson Eight Main role -
1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Important role -
1941 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe Important role -
1953 Hudson Super Wasp Important role
Avalon Also Known As
Also known as “Avalon of Excalibur”.
- Also known as
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- Avalon of Excalibur
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Movies Like Avalon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot, Excalibur and The Mists of Avalon.
Avalon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Avalon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avalon?
Avalon runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Avalon released?
Avalon was released on September 1, 1989.
Who directed Avalon?
Avalon was directed by Michael J. Murphy.
More films by Michael J. Murphy Who is in the cast of Avalon?
Avalon stars Stephen Harris as Owen, Debbi Stevens as Morgana and Rob Bartlett as Keiran, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Avalon make at the box office?
Avalon grossed $15.8 million worldwide ($15.7 million domestic, $38,782 international).
Does Avalon have a post-credit scene?
No. Avalon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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