Prince Valiant
“He who holds the sword, rules the world.”
Synopsis
An Arthurian legend of young Prince Valiant, son of the King of Scandia. After the King is exiled by an evil leader, the Prince travels to Camelot to secure the aid of King Arthur in helping restore his family to power and prevent a plot by the Black Knight.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Prince Valiant 1997 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-10
Top Cast
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Stephen Moyer
Prinz Eisenherz
Katherine Heigl
Princess Ilene
Thomas Kretschmann
Thagnar
Edward Fox
King Arthur
Udo Kier
Sligon
Joanna Lumley
Morgan Le Fey
Ron Perlman
Boltar
Warwick Davis
Pechet
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Matron
Gavan O'Herlihy
King Thane
Ben Pullen
Prince Arn
Walter Gotell
Erik the Old
Anthony Hickox
Prince Gawain
Zach Galligan
Sir Kay
Hamish Campbell-Robertson
Sir Eckar
Marcus Schenkenberg
Tiny
Chesney Hawkes
Stable Boy
Maldwyn Lloyd
Sergeant Rollins
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Hickox
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Frost Beckner, Anthony Hickox, Carsten H.W. Lorenz
- Original Score
- David Bergeaud
- Original Title
- Prince Valiant
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Celtridge, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Legacy Film Productions, Constantin Film, Babelsberg Film, Bernd Eichinger Productions, Summit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Hickox
Michael Frost Beckner, Anthony Hickox, Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Hal Foster
David Bergeaud
Roger Lanser
Alexander Berner
Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Tom Rosenberg, Bernd Eichinger, James Gorman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Frost Beckner
Screenplay
Anthony Hickox
Director
Anthony Hickox
Screenplay
Carsten H.W. Lorenz
Screenplay
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Alexander Berner
Editor
Bob Keen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Carsten H.W. Lorenz
Producer
Crispian Sallis
Production Design
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Wayne Michaels
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prince Valiant
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What is Prince Valiant about?
An Arthurian legend of young Prince Valiant, son of the King of Scandia. After the King is exiled by an evil leader, the Prince travels to Camelot to secure the aid of King Arthur in helping restore his family to power and prevent a plot by the Black Knight.
Who directed Prince Valiant?
Prince Valiant was directed by Anthony Hickox.
Who stars in Prince Valiant?
The principal cast of Prince Valiant includes Stephen Moyer, Katherine Heigl, Thomas Kretschmann, Edward Fox, Udo Kier.
When was Prince Valiant released and how long is it?
Prince Valiant was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Prince Valiant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prince Valiant was composed by David Bergeaud.
Is Prince Valiant based on a book or true story?
Prince Valiant is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Hal Foster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prince Valiant?
Prince Valiant holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).