The Black Knight

The Black Knight

85 mins | Action, Adventure | Aug. 26, 1954

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.

The Black Knight

85 mins | Action, Adventure | Aug. 26, 1954

The Black Knight
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.
IMDb rating 5.2
Producers Warwick Film Productions
Original title The Black Knight
Directors Phil Shipway, Betty Harley, Tay Garnett
Writers Dennis O'Keefe, Bryan Forbes, Alec Coppel

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

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