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Knightriders (1981)

R 145 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama  -   10 April 1981 (USA)
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A medieval reenactment troupe find it increasingly difficult to keep their family-like group together, with pressure from local law enforcement, interest from entertainment agents and a growing sense of delusional from their leader.

Director:

George A. Romero
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ed Harris ...
Billy
Gary Lahti Gary Lahti ...
Alan
Tom Savini ...
Morgan
Amy Ingersoll Amy Ingersoll ...
Linet
Patricia Tallman ...
Julie
Christine Forrest Christine Forrest ...
Angie
Warner Shook Warner Shook ...
Pippin
Brother Blue Brother Blue ...
Cynthia Adler Cynthia Adler ...
Rocky
John Amplas John Amplas ...
Whiteface
Don Berry Don Berry ...
Bagman
Amanda Davies Amanda Davies ...
Sheila
Martin Ferrero ...
Bontempi
Ken Foree ...
Little John
Ken Hixon Ken Hixon ...
Steve
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Storyline

A travelling troupe of jousters and performers are slowly cracking under the pressure of hick cops, financial troubles and their failure to live up to their own ideals. The group's leader, King Billy, is increasingly unable to maintain his warrior's rule while the Black Knight is being tempted away to LA and stardom, as they all have to ask why they were here in the first place. Written by David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

The Games...The Romance...The Spirit...Camelot is a state of mind.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

George A. Romero's Knightriders See more »

Filming Locations:

Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Laurel, United Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany:  | Finland: (video release)  | Finland: (TV) (1988)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

George A. Romero married Christine Forrest on the last day of shooting, which led to some amusing continuity issues with the 2nd unit biker shots taken on that day. See more »

Quotes

Alan: There can only be one king, Morgan. You can't just split off and start over again whenever you want. We both know that inside. There can only be one king at one time. That's the law.
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Connections

Referenced in Two Masters' Eyes (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'd Rather Be A Wanderer"
Music, Lyrics and Sung by Donald Rubinstein
© 1981 United Film Distribution Co. - United Artists Corporation/Donald Rubinstein See more »