A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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Synopsis
A bump on the head sends Hank Martin, 1905 auto mechanic, to Arthurian England, 528 A.D., where he is befriended by Sir Sagramore le Desirous and gains power by judicious use of technology. He and Alisande, the King's niece, fall in love at first sight, which draws unwelcome attention from her fiancée Sir Lancelot; but worse trouble befalls when Hank meddles in the kingdom's politics.
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Bing Crosby
Hank Martin
Rhonda Fleming
Alisande La Carteloise
Cedric Hardwicke
King Arthur
William Bendix
Sir Sagramore
Murvyn Vye
Merlin
Virginia Field
Morgan Le Fay
Joseph Vitale
Sir Logris
Henry Wilcoxon
Sir Lancelot
Richard Webb
Sir Galahad
Alan Napier
High Executioner
Julia Faye
Lady Penelope
Mary Field
Peasant woman
Ann Carter
Peasant girl
John George
Peasant (uncredited)
Lucille Barkley
Page Girl (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Richard - Lord Pendragon's Aide (uncredited)
Al Bain
Footman (uncredited)
Eric Alden
Jailer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Beloin, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Johnny Burke, Victor Young, Jimmy Van Heusen
- Original Title
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Edmund Beloin, Mark Twain
Johnny Burke, Victor Young, Jimmy Van Heusen
Archie Marshek
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Edmund Beloin
Writer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Roland Anderson
Production Design
Hans Dreier
Production Design
Albert Nozaki
Production Design
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
Edith Head
Production 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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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What is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court about?
A bump on the head sends Hank Martin, 1905 auto mechanic, to Arthurian England, 528 A.D., where he is befriended by Sir Sagramore le Desirous and gains power by judicious use of technology. He and Alisande, the King's niece, fall in love at first sight, which draws unwelcome attention from her fiancée Sir Lancelot; but worse trouble befalls when Hank meddles in the kingdom's politics.
Who directed A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
The principal cast of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court includes Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming, Cedric Hardwicke, William Bendix, Murvyn Vye.
When was A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court released and how long is it?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was composed by Johnny Burke, Victor Young, Jimmy Van Heusen.
Is A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court based on a book or true story?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court?
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).