The Black Knight (1954)

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

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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.

Release Date: August 26, 1954
Runtime: 1h 25m
Rating: 6.4/10 (11 votes)

Director: Tay Garnett

Cast: Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell, Harry Andrews, Peter Cushing, Anthony Bushell, Laurence Naismith, Patrick Troughton

Production: Warwick Film Productions

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Full Cast (19 people)

Alan Ladd as John
Patricia Medina as Linet
André Morell as Sir Ontzlake
Harry Andrews as Earl Of Yeonil
Peter Cushing as Sir Palamides
Anthony Bushell as King Arthur
Laurence Naismith as Major Domo
Patrick Troughton as King Mark
Bill Brandon as Bernard
Ronald Adam as The Abbot
Basil Appleby as Sir Hal
Tommy Moore as The Apprentice
Jean Lodge as Queen Guenevere
Pauline Jameson as Lady Yeonil
John Kelly as The Woodchopper
John Laurie as James
Olwen Brookes as Lady Ontzlake
David Paltenghi as High Priest
Elton Hayes as Minstrel

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The Black Knight

The Black Knight

The Black Knight

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

The Black Knight

The Black Knight

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

85 min

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.

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

85 min

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.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date8/26/1954

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Cast

Alan Ladd

as John

Patricia Medina

as Linet

André Morell

as Sir Ontzlake

Harry Andrews

as Earl Of Yeonil

Peter Cushing

as Sir Palamides

Anthony Bushell

as King Arthur

Laurence Naismith

as Major Domo

Patrick Troughton

as King Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 th…

How long is The Black Knight?▾

1h 25m

When was The Black Knight released?▾

August 26, 1954

Who directed The Black Knight?▾

Tay Garnett

Who stars in The Black Knight?▾

Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell

What genre is The Black Knight?▾

Action, Adventure

What is The Black Knight rated?▾

NR