The Black Knight (1954)
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- Approved
- 1h 25min
- Adventure, History
- 26 Aug 1954 (UK)
- Movie
During King Arthur's time, a sword maker wishes to win Lady Linet's heart but first he must become a noble knight.
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| Alan Ladd | ... |
John
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| Patricia Medina | ... |
Linet
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| André Morell | ... |
Sir Ontzlake
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| Harry Andrews | ... |
Earl Of Yeonil
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| Peter Cushing | ... |
Sir Palamides
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| Anthony Bushell | ... |
King Arthur
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| Laurence Naismith | ... |
Major Domo
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| Patrick Troughton | ... |
King Mark
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Bill Brandon | ... |
Bernard
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| Ronald Adam | ... |
The Abbot
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Basil Appleby | ... |
Sir Hal
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Thomas Moore | ... |
The Apprentice
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Jean Lodge | ... |
Queen Guenevere
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| Pauline Jameson | ... |
Lady Yeonil
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| John Kelly | ... |
The Woodchopper
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| John Laurie | ... |
James
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Olwen Brookes | ... |
Lady Ontzlake
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David Paltenghi | ... |
High Priest
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| Elton Hayes | ... |
Minstrel
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| Jill Adams | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Faith Bailey | ... |
Minor role (uncredited)
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| Larry Dann | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Keith Davis | ... |
Page (uncredited)
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George Howell | ... |
Knight's Page (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tay Garnett | ||
Written by
| Alec Coppel | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Dennis O'Keefe | ... | (additional dialogue) & |
| Bryan Forbes | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Irving Allen | ... | producer |
| Albert R. Broccoli | ... | producer |
| Phil C. Samuel | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John Addison | ||
Cinematography by
| John Wilcox | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gordon Pilkington | ||
Editorial Department
| Joan Bridge | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
| Deveril Goodman | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Stanley Smith | ... | assembly cutter (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Alex Vetchinsky | ... | (as Vetchinsky) |
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bond | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist (as Fred Williamson) |
Production Management
| Adrian D. Worker | ... | production supervisor (as Adrian Worker) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip Shipway | ... | assistant director (as Phil Shipway) |
| James Northcote | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Tom Sachs | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Box | ... | associate art director |
| Jim Able | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Charles Bishop | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Roy Dorman | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Anthony Masters | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Francisco Prósper | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Jose Velazquez | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charles Knott | ... | sound recordist |
| J.B. Smith | ... | sound recordist |
| Dino Di Campo | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| Mickey Jay | ... | boom assistant (uncredited) |
| Ted Karnon | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| John Salter | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Paul Baxley | ... | stunt double: Alan Ladd (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Simmons | ... | stunt double: Alan Ladd (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ted Moore | ... | camera operator |
| Arthur Evans | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Marc Hyams | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Dudley Lovell | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Kenneth J. Withers | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John McCorry | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music played by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Harley | ... | continuity |
| Eileen Head | ... | assistant continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Alcott | ... | production controller for Pinewood Studios |
| George Brown | ... | archery expert |
| David Paltenghi | ... | choreographer |
| William N. Graf | ... | assistant to the producer (uncredited) |
| Marguerite Green | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Euan Lloyd | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jean Osborne | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Tadeo Villalba | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1954) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kamera (1954) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1954) (India) (theatrical) (Columbia Films of India)
- Columbia Films (1955) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B&D Film (logo)
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (music played by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
As a blacksmith John can't hope to win the hand of Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeonil. Off he goes to prove himself a noble knight. He makes himself a suit of armor with a winged chicken helmet and runs around fighting for King Arthur as the Black Knight. Evil doings include plots by visiting kings and a Druid sacrificial ceremony at Stonehenge.
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever ! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Top-billed Alan Ladd only worked on the film for 11 days. A double was used for all the long shots. See more » |
| Goofs | During the conclusive battle scene between the Saracens and Arthurian knights, one Arthurian combatant lies defeated and dead, only to turn his head while the knights rush past him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Siege of the Saxons (1963). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ballad: See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: The Earl of Yeonil's Castle. See more » |