The High Crusade
“...because a heathen is a heathen.”
Synopsis
A Monty Pythonesque tale of a band of Crusaders who find themselves in possession of an alien ship and the alien to pilot it. Armed with the means to conquer the Holy Land, the naive Crusaders set off on a grand crusade, only to find themselves not in Jerusalem, but at the mercy of an entire alien world.
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John Rhys-Davies
Bruder Parvus
Rick Overton
Sir Roger
Michael Des Barres
Monsieur du Lac
Catherine Punch
Lady Catherine
Patrick Brymer
Red John
Debbie Lee Carrington
Branithar
Rinaldo Talamonti
Alien Chief
Frank Kanakusen
Alien Assistant
Tahareh Becker
Alien Assistant
Ray Cokes
Messenger
Holger Neuhäuser
Hubert
Werner Baum
Lars
Tim Luna
Squire
Fabian Rösler
Squire
Bobby Knoesel
Squire
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Knoesel, Holger Neuhäuser
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert G. Brown, Jürgen Egger
- Original Title
- The High Crusade
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Centropolis Film Productions, Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Knoesel, Holger Neuhäuser
Robert G. Brown, Jürgen Egger, Poul Anderson
Wolfgang Aichholzer
Ueli Christen
Roland Emmerich, Thomas Wöbke, Ute Emmerich
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Brown
Screenplay
Jürgen Egger
Screenplay
Roland Emmerich
Producer
Thomas Wöbke
Producer
Klaus Knoesel
Director
Wolfgang Aichholzer
Director of Photography
Ute Emmerich
Producer
Holger Neuhäuser
Director
Ueli Christen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Crusade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The High Crusade about?
A Monty Pythonesque tale of a band of Crusaders who find themselves in possession of an alien ship and the alien to pilot it. Armed with the means to conquer the Holy Land, the naive Crusaders set off on a grand crusade, only to find themselves not in Jerusalem, but at the mercy of an entire alien world.
Who directed The High Crusade?
The High Crusade was directed by Klaus Knoesel, Holger Neuhäuser.
Who stars in The High Crusade?
The principal cast of The High Crusade includes John Rhys-Davies, Rick Overton, Michael Des Barres, Catherine Punch, Patrick Brymer.
When was The High Crusade released and how long is it?
The High Crusade was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The High Crusade based on a book or true story?
The High Crusade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Poul Anderson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The High Crusade?
The High Crusade holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).