First Knight(1995)
“Their greatest battle would be for her love.”
Overview
The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.
Director
Jerry Zucker
Studio
First Knight Productions
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$128M
Cast
Sean Connery
as Arthur
Richard Gere
as Lancelot
Julia Ormond
as Guinevere
Ben Cross
as Malagant
Liam Cunningham
as Sir Agravaine
Christopher Villiers
as Sir Kay
Valentine Pelka
as Sir Patrise
Colin McCormack
as Sir Mador
Ralph Ineson
as Ralf
John Gielgud
as Oswald
Stuart Bunce
as Peter
Jane Robbins
as Elise
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$128M
Production Companies
First Knight Productions • Columbia Pictures • Zucker Brothers Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Knight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for First Knight (1995).
What is First Knight about?▼
The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.
Who directed First Knight?▼
First Knight was directed by Jerry Zucker and released in 1995. It is a action, adventure, drama, romance film.
How long is First Knight?▼
First Knight has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in First Knight?▼
The cast of First Knight includes Sean Connery as Arthur, Richard Gere as Lancelot, Julia Ormond as Guinevere, Ben Cross as Malagant, Liam Cunningham as Sir Agravaine and more.
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