The Black Knight (1954)
Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !
John, a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland, so he creates a secret alternate identity as the Black Knight. In this new role, he is now able to help King Arthur when Saracens and Cornish men—disguised as Vikings -- plot to take over the country.
Director: Tay Garnett
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 26, 1954
Cast
- Alan Ladd - John
- Patricia Medina - Linet
- André Morell - Sir Ontzlake
- Harry Andrews - Earl Of Yeonil
- Peter Cushing - Sir Palamides
- Anthony Bushell - King Arthur
- Laurence Naismith - Major Domo
- Patrick Troughton - King Mark
- Bill Brandon - Bernard
- Ronald Adam - The Abbot
Screenplay
- Dennis O'Keefe (Dialogue)
- Bryan Forbes (Dialogue)
- Alec Coppel (Screenplay)
Music: John Addison
Cinematography: John Wilcox
Editing: Gordon Pilkington
Production: Warwick Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
camelot, king arthur, middle ages (476-1453), stonehenge
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Knight about?
- John, a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland, so he creates a secret alternate identity as the Black Knight. In this new role, he is now able to help King Arthur when Saracens and Cornish men—disguised as Vikings -- plot to take over the country.
- Who directed The Black Knight?
- The Black Knight was directed by Tay Garnett.
- Who stars in The Black Knight?
- The Black Knight stars Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell, Harry Andrews, Peter Cushing, Anthony Bushell.
- How long is The Black Knight?
- The Black Knight has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Knight?
- The Black Knight is a Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Black Knight produced?
- The Black Knight was produced in United Kingdom.