The Black Knight

Aug 26, 1954

1h 25m

★ 6.2

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Warwick Film Productions

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Cast

John

Alan Ladd

Linet

Patricia Medina

Sir Ontzlake

André Morell

Earl Of Yeonil

Harry Andrews

Sir Palamides

Peter Cushing

King Arthur

Anthony Bushell

Major Domo

Laurence Naismith

King Mark

Patrick Troughton

Bernard

Bill Brandon

The Abbot

Ronald Adam

Sir Hal

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