Knights of the Quest
I Cavalieri Che Fecero L'Impresa
Synopsis
In 1271, the Seventh Crusade has failed. During their retreat, the troops transport the remains of King Louis IX, the Holy King, across the peninsula. A world has ended, and five young people with nothing in common set out to find the location of the Holy Shroud, stolen by traitors at the French court. Their journey will take them from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines to Thebes, where the sacred relic is hidden.
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Raoul Bova
Giacomo di Altogiovanni
Edward Furlong
Simon di Clarendon
Thomas Kretschmann
Vanni delle Rondini
Marco Leonardi
Ranieri di Panico
Stanislas Merhar
Jean de Cent Acres
Carlo Delle Piane
Giovanni da Cantalupo
F. Murray Abraham
Delfinello da Coverzano
Gigliola Cinquetti
Madre Superiora
Lorenzo Balducci
Erede
Cesare S. Cremonini
Monaco Usciere
Edmund Purdom
Ugo di Clarendon
Loris Loddi
Jannot de Plume
Franco Trevisi
Rolando da Gesso
Sarah Maestri
Odilia
Romano Malaspina
Amaury De La Roche
Yorgo Voyagis
Isacco Sathas
Renzo Rinaldi
Uomo Con Cane Marrone
Orazio Stracuzzi
Chirurgo di Luigi IX
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- I Cavalieri Che Fecero L'Impresa
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Duea Film, RAI Cinema, MiC, Quinta Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati, Franco Cardini, Veronica Wells
Riz Ortolani
Pasquale Rachini, Cesare Bastelli
Amedeo Salfa
Antonio Avati, Mark Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Pupi Avati
Director
Pupi Avati
Writer
Pupi Avati
Screenplay
Antonio Avati
Producer
Mark Lombardo
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Pasquale Rachini
Director of Photography
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Vittorio Nencini
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knights of the Quest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knights of the Quest about?
In 1271, the Seventh Crusade has failed. During their retreat, the troops transport the remains of King Louis IX, the Holy King, across the peninsula. A world has ended, and five young people with nothing in common set out to find the location of the Holy Shroud, stolen by traitors at the French court. Their journey will take them from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines to Thebes, where the sacred relic is hidden.
Who directed Knights of the Quest?
Knights of the Quest was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in Knights of the Quest?
The principal cast of Knights of the Quest includes Raoul Bova, Edward Furlong, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Stanislas Merhar.
When was Knights of the Quest released and how long is it?
Knights of the Quest was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Knights of the Quest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knights of the Quest was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is Knights of the Quest based on a book or true story?
Knights of the Quest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pupi Avati".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knights of the Quest?
Knights of the Quest holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).