IMDb >
Lionheart (1987)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsLionheart (1987) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow) |
 |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
August 1987 (USA)
more
Tagline:
He has the fire of his sword. And the courage of his youth. more
Plot:
A young knight sets out to join King Richards crusaders. Along the way, he encounters The Black Prince...
more
| add synopsis
User Comments:
Outstanding
more (8 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Eric Stoltz | ... | (Robert Nerra) |
 | Gabriel Byrne | ... | Black Prince |
 | Nicola Cowper | ... | Blanche |
 | Dexter Fletcher | ... | Michael |
| Deborah Moore | ... | Mathilda (as Deborah Barrymore) |
| Nicholas Clay | ... | Charles De Montfort |
| Bruce Purchase | ... | Simon Nerra |
 | Neil Dickson | ... | King Richard |
| Penny Downie | ... | Madelaine |
| Nadim Sawalha | ... | Selim |
| John Franklyn-Robbins | ... | The Abbot |
| Chris Pitt | ... | Odo |
 | Matthew Sim | ... | Hugo |
| Paul Rhys | ... | Mayor of the Underground City |
 | Sammi Davis | ... | Baptista |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Lionheart: The Children's Crusade (USA)
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
104 min
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Inspired loosely on an event that took place in 1212 called "The Children's Crusade", when a French boy tried to lead a large group of children to the Holy Land. However, most either died on the way or were sold into slavery when they reached North Africa on the way to Jerusalem. Similar events are said to have occurred at the same time around Germany.
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (8 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Lionheart (1987)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| this still around on VHS or DVD? | david-1722 |
| Please someone help me out | staisil2 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Hamlet | The Man in the Iron Mask | Samson and Delilah | Eragon | One Day |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Adventure section | IMDb Hungary section | Add this title to MyMovies |
This is probably the best fantasy movie set in a historical period that has been made. The story does not insult the audience by assuming they are ignorant, and requires that people actually pay attention.
Yes, the accents aren't entirely accurate. Yes, some things are not explained. Tough. The arms, armor, and tactics are accurate and properly executed. The duel between Robert and Matilda is both amusing and impressive. No Wirefu, no anachronistic eastern martial arts, nothing in the movie that doesn't belong.
Music is also excellent, and unlike LadyHawk, appropriate to the feel of the movie.
The only reason I can figure for this movie not being a bigger success is that people confused it with the Jean Clod Van-Dummie movie of the same name.