Avalon (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Avalon is a 2001 action sci-fi film directed by Mamoru Oshii, starring Małgorzata Foremniak as Ash, Władysław Kowalski and Dariusz Biskupski. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $449,275 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Deiz Production
- 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.
In a near‑future society, teenagers become obsessed with an illegal, lethal battle‑simulation called Avalon. Star player Ash learns of a rumored higher level and abandons her solitary life to join a band of explorers seeking the hidden gateway. Even if she reaches the next tier, she may never return to reality.
Avalon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dystopian sci fi
- japanese
- poland
- helicopter gunship
- military helicopter
- trenchcoat
- pet dog
- tram
- apartment
- library
- library book
- reference to king arthur
+38 more Show fewer
- catatonic state
- heroine
- action heroine
- rifle
- sniper rifle
- vomiting
- avatar
- mask
- abandoned building
- credit card
- bob haircut
- game
- basset hound
- sepia
- pistol
- semiautomatic pistol
- monitor
- rpg
- gamer
- hospital visit
- hospital
- woman wears underwear
- woman wears eyeglasses
- woman with a gun
- japanese cyberpunk
- dog
- winning
- battle
- near future
- warrior
- one word title
- artillery
- weapon
- competition
- island
- military
- goggles
- obsession
Avalon Cast & Characters
Małgorzata Foremniak leads the cast as Ash, with Władysław Kowalski as Game Master and Dariusz Biskupski as Bishop. Directed by Mamoru Oshii; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mamoru Oshii
- Małgorzata Foremniak as Ash
- Władysław Kowalski as Game Master
- Dariusz Biskupski as Bishop
- Bartłomiej Świderski as Stunner
Also Starring in Avalon
· 11 more- Jerzy Gudejko Murphy
- Michał Breitenwald "Murphy" z zespołu "Dziewięć Sióstr"
- Elzbieta Towarnicka Soloist at Philharmonic
- Adam Szyszkowski Player A
- Katarzyna Bargiełowska Receptionist
- Krzysztof Szczerbiński gracz B
- Jarosław Budnik Cooper (voice)
- Andrzej Dębski Cusinart (voice)
- Alicja Sapryk Gill
- Zuzanna Kasz Ghost
- Marek Stawinski Player C
More from Mamoru Oshii
More films directed by Mamoru Oshii, best-rated first: Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Angel's Egg (1985) and I Can’t Stop Biting You.
Avalon Plot Summary
What happens in Avalon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ash, Małgorzata Foreemniak, is a famous solo player navigating a near-future world where Avalon—the immersive VR shooter—draws in millions who chase experience points and in-game currency that can be exchanged for cash. The system links their minds directly to the action, pushing players to the edge where intense focus can blur into danger, and where a single misstep might leave someone catatonic. The game alternates between solo runs and organized raids against AI-controlled foes and rival players, a high-stakes cycle that can deliver glory or ruin in the blink of a laggy moment.
Full summary
The whole story of Avalon, scene by scene
Avalon Box Office
Avalon grossed $449,275 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$449.3K
- International
- $449.3K
Avalon Trailers & Videos
The trailer 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.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the immersive virtual‑reality shooter that millions play in the film?
Cars in Avalon
8 cars on screen, including the 1981 Bumar-Łabędy T-72 and the 1998 Ford Escort Wagon MkVI.
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1981 Bumar-Łabędy T-72 Minor role -
1998 Ford Escort Wagon MkVI Minor role -
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MMZ ZSU-23-4 Shilka Minor role
Avalon Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “War-Trix: Guerra virtual, muerte real” and “Gate to Avalon”.
- Also known as
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- War-Trix: Guerra virtual, muerte real
- Gate to Avalon
- Avalon - Virtuális csapda
- Avalon アヴァロン
- Avalon - Spiel um dein Leben!
- アヴァロン (2000)
- Авалон
- アヴァロン
- Avalon - Spiel um dein Leben
- 阿瓦隆
- 아바론
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Avalon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Avalon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avalon?
Avalon runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Avalon released?
Avalon was released on January 20, 2001.
Who directed Avalon?
Avalon was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
More films by Mamoru Oshii Who is in the cast of Avalon?
Avalon stars Małgorzata Foremniak as Ash, Władysław Kowalski as Game Master and Dariusz Biskupski as Bishop, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Avalon make at the box office?
Avalon grossed $449,275 worldwide.
Does Avalon have a post-credit scene?
No. Avalon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Avalon in?
The original language of Avalon is Polish.
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