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Writer:
George A. Romero (written by)
Release Date:
10 April 1981 (USA) more
Tagline:
The Games...The Romance...The Spirit...Camelot is a state of mind.
Plot:
A travelling troupe of jousters and performers are slowly cracking under the pressure of hick cops,... more | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(53 articles)
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What a great movie! more (34 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ed Harris | ... | Billy |
 | Gary Lahti | ... | Alan |
| Tom Savini | ... | Morgan |
| Amy Ingersoll | ... | Linet |
 | Patricia Tallman | ... | Julie |
| Christine Forrest | ... | Angie |
| Warner Shook | ... | Pippin |
| Brother Blue | ... | Merlin |
| Cynthia Adler | ... | Rocky |
| John Amplas | ... | Whiteface |
| Don Berry | ... | Bagman |
| Amanda Davies | ... | Sheila |
| Martin Ferrero | ... | Bontempi |
| Ken Foree | ... | Little John |
| Ken Hixon | ... | Steve |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA) (complete title)
Knights (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
145 min | Germany:102 min | Finland:141 min (video release) | Finland:115 min (TV) (1988)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | UK:15 | USA:R
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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. more
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Referenced in Two Masters' Eyes (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
I'd Rather Be A Wanderer more
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Popular artists tend to be snidely dismissed from serious consideration, particularly if they consider serious issues within what is meant to be popular work. George Romero does this routinely. So, yes, the Living Dead films are popular horror movies, just out for a scare---but they also are an interesting portrait of the cracks in our social life. In "Knightriders," underneath the trappings of an adventure movie with lots of action (I'm still wondering how some of their stunt-riders survived) is a serious film about people trying to find an alternative to modern life. It is his finest film, I think, and sticks with you. I didn't always think so highly of the film--I liked it, but didn't consider it anything special, when I first saw it. Over the years since it's release, I've found it remains in my thoughts, and, having seen it several times since, I've noticed more in it every time. Beyond that, it is exciting, well-made, and Ed Harris is superb, though everyone has come to expect that of him.