Lionheart
“He has the fire of his sword. And the courage of his youth.”
Synopsis
A young knight sets out to join King Richards crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince who captures children and sells them as slaves to the Muslims. It is Robert Narra's sworn duty to protect the children and lead them to safety.
Top Cast
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Eric Stoltz
Robert Nerra
Gabriel Byrne
Black Prince
Nicola Cowper
Blanche
Dexter Fletcher
Michael
Deborah Moore
Mathilda
Nicholas Clay
Charles De Montfort
Bruce Purchase
Simon Nerra
Neil Dickson
King Richard
Penny Downie
Madelaine
Nadim Sawalha
Selim
John Franklyn-Robbins
The Abbot
Chris Pitt
Odo
Matthew Sim
Hugo
Paul Rhys
Mayor of the Underground City
Sammi Davis
Baptista
Wayne Goddard
Louis
Courtney Roper-Knight
David
Michael Sundin
Bertram
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Menno Meyjes, Richard Outten
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Lionheart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- TaliaFilm II Productions, Hungaro, Mafilm, Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Menno Meyjes, Richard Outten
Jerry Goldsmith
Alec Mills
Richard Haines, David Bretherton
Stanley O'Toole, Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Schwartzman, Talia Shire
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
Richard Haines
Editor
Richard Outten
Screenplay
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
David Bretherton
Editor
Stanley O'Toole
Producer
Alec Mills
Director of Photography
Talia Shire
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Nanà Cecchi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lionheart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lionheart about?
A young knight sets out to join King Richards crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince who captures children and sells them as slaves to the Muslims. It is Robert Narra's sworn duty to protect the children and lead them to safety.
Who directed Lionheart?
Lionheart was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Lionheart?
The principal cast of Lionheart includes Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper, Dexter Fletcher, Deborah Moore.
When was Lionheart released and how long is it?
Lionheart was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Lionheart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lionheart was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lionheart?
Lionheart holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).