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Release Date
• USA: May 11, 2001
• UK: 31 Aug 2001
DVD Release Date
• R1: Sep 25, 2001
• R2: 25 Feb 2002
Budget $41,000,000
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MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue.
Running Time
2 hours, 12 minutes
Country USA
Studio Escape Artists, Finestkind
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• A Knight's Tale
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Period Piece, Cult Classic
Tagline: He Will Rock You
Plot: In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there is only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys: jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight. When he gets a lucky chance--seeing an opportunity to disguise himself in the identity of a knight--William decides to maintain the illusion for as long as possible. He is aided by his friends Wat, Roland, and Geoffrey Chaucer--a writer with a knack for forging official papers. Under his new title, Sir Ulrich of Liechtenstein, William wins tournaments and receives monetary awards. However, the only way for William to prove himself as truly noble is to beat out all of his enemies, including the arrogant and undefeated Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), in a series of jousts. Once he does so, William will reveal his his true identity. Writer-director Brian Helgeland creates a unique blend of rousing adventure, comedy, and modern sensibility in A KNIGHT'S TALE, giving a contemporary make-over to the medieval genre with a soundtrack that includes hit songs from Queen, David Bowie, Sly & The Family Stone, and Thin Lizzy.
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| Cast |
Heath Ledger
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 | Shannyn Sossamon
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 | Paul Bettany
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 | Laura Fraser
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 | Mark Addy
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 | Alan Tudyk
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