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A Knight's Tale

Year:

2001

Duration:

132 min | 144 min (extended version)

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Romance

IMDB rate:

6.9

Director:

Brian Helgeland

Awards:

4 wins & 10 nominations

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 2001-05-11

Filming Locations: Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic

Earnings

Budget: $65,000,000

Opening Weekend: $16,511,391 (USA) (13 May 2001)

Gross: $56,083,966 (USA) (29 July 2001)

Cast

Actor

Character

Nick Brimble

A Knight's Tale

Heath Ledger

William Thatcher

Rufus Sewell

Count Adhemar

Shannyn Sossamon

Jocelyn

Paul Bettany

Geoffrey Chaucer

Laura Fraser

Kate

Mark Addy

Roland

Alan Tudyk

Wat

Bérénice Bejo

Christiana

Scott Handy

Germaine

James Purefoy

Colville

Leagh Conwell

Young William Thatcher

Christopher Cazenove

John Thatcher

Steven O'Donnell

Simon the Summoner (as Steve O'Donnell)

Jonathan Slinger

Peter the Pardoner

Karel Dobrý

Flanders King of Arms

Philip Lenkowsky

Rouen King of Arms

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Old Bishop

Petr Meissel

Sword Official

Matthew Mills

Colville's Herald (as Mathew Mills)

Daniel Rous

Local Earl Lagny

Vladimír Kulhavý

Fence

Miroslav Mokos

French Squire

Noel le Bon

French Squire (as Noel Le Bon)

Scott Bellefeville

French Squire (as Scott Bellefeuille)

David Schneider

Relic Seller

Rudolf Kubík

Paris Master of Arms (as Rudolf Kubik)

David Fisher

London King of Arms

David Sterne

Retired Knight

Alice Connor

Lone Girl

Alice Bendová

Spy (as Alice Vesela)

Berwick Kaler

Man in Stocks

Howard Lotker

Lagny Master at Arms

Jan Kuzelka

Smithee

Václav Krejcí

Smithee (as Vaclav Krejci)

Jan Nemejovský

Smithee

Jakob Schwarz

Blackbird Knight (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

The video version of the film, released prior to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, was recalled because it contained a Spider-Man (2002) preview that included a shot of the World Trade Center.

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Gelderland is a real region covering part of Germany and the Netherlands. Sir Ulrich's name caused many unplanned laughs in the cinemas there.

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For the scene when William follows Jocelyn into the cathedral, the sounds of his horse's hooves were produced using coconuts on Charles Maynes' garage floor.

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Goofs

When William first sees Jocelyn and follows her into the church (on horseback) there is scaffolding around the door and men working on it. Two minutes later when he is ejected by the clergy, the scaffolding has gone.

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This is a satirical romance, not a historical documentary. While nominally set in the middle of the 14th century (when Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer were active), it freely amalgamates the costume, custom and slang of many different centuries to create a unique world. The Chaucer character (who mentions his signature Canterbury Tales) bears almost no resemblance to his historical counterpart. Matte replicas of the London Eye and the Eiffel Tower are included to drive home the anachronistic intentions.

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Chaucer identifies himself as a writer and describes what he can does. The activities described are part of the profession of cleric (later called "clerk" in English).

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Quotes

Chaucer: Oh my giddy aunt.

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William: Where will we live? In my hovel? With the pigs inside during the winter so they won't freeze?

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Chaucer: There she is, William. The embodiment of love. Your Venus.

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Faq

What is the most repeated line in this movie?

Answer: "You have been weighed, you've been measured, and you have been found wanting." Delivered initially by Rufus Swell, it refelcts the "Writings on the wall"."I will fong you" and "Pain. Lots and lots of pain!" is said numerous times by Wat (Alan Tudyk) when threatening to beat up someone.

What song is playing when William is dancing with Jocelyn?

'Golden Years' by David Bowie. The complete 'A Knight's Tale' soundtrack can be found here with scene descriptions.

What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?

The Extended Cut of A Knight's Tale features more than 11 minutes of "new" footage. Not all of this scenes are that new, because they were also featured as Deleted Scenes on the first DVD release of this movie. Fans might like this longer cut and they can find a detailed comparison between both versions with pictures here.

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