The Black Knight
“Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Basil Appleby
Sir Hal
Tommy Moore
The Apprentice
Jean Lodge
Queen Guenevere
Pauline Jameson
Lady Yeonil
John Kelly
The Woodchopper
John Laurie
James
Olwen Brookes
Lady Ontzlake
David Paltenghi
High Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Coppel
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Black Knight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Alec Coppel, Dennis O'Keefe, Bryan Forbes
John Addison
John Wilcox
Gordon Pilkington
Irving Allen, Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Alec Coppel
Screenplay
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Irving Allen
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Knight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Black Knight includes Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell, Harry Andrews, Peter Cushing.
When was The Black Knight released and how long is it?
The Black Knight was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Knight was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Knight?
The Black Knight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).