"Forever Knight" Nick Knight (1989)

Director:

Farhad Mann

Writers (WGA):

Barney Cohen (story) and
James D. Parriott (story) ...

TV Series:

"Forever Knight" (1989)

Original Air Date:

20 August 1989 (Season 1, Episode 0)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery

Plot:

Detective Nick Knight is investigating a series of murders in which the bodies are found drained of blood...

Plot Keywords:

Police | Failed Pilot | Vampire | Supernatural | Toronto Ontario

Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)

Rick Springfield	...	Det. Nicholas 'Nichola / Nick' Knight / Jean-Pierre
John Kapelos	...	Det. Don Schanke
Robert Harper	...	Dr. Jack Brittington
Richard Fancy	...	Capt. Brunetti
Laura Johnson	...	Dr. Alyce Hunter
Craig Richard Nelson	...	Fenner
Fran Ryan	...	Jeannie
Cec Verrell	...	Janette
Jack Murdock	...	Topper
Michael Nader	...	Lacroix
Gregory Wagrowski	...	Detective Jessell
David Byrd	...	Guard #2
Irene Miracle	...	Nurse
Al Fann	...	Dedrick
Davis Roberts	...	Dr. Dave

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Barry Weitz Films

Trivia:

A failed pilot, although the show was later remade into 'Forever Knight' (1992), with an entirely new cast, except for John Kapelos who reprised his role as Det. Don Schanke.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Wires are visible when Nick lifts up the bouncer outside the club.

Quotes:

Nick: You have no idea what it's like to live all these years, and watch those you love grow old and die, one by one.

Movie Connections:

Remade as "Forever Knight" (1989)

Soundtrack:

Real Love

"I am what I am, and I don't think Betty Ford takes vampires."

I simply had to see this made for TV vampire flick because Forever Knight is still one of my favorite shows. Nick Knight was the inspiration for the cult series that many of us know and love. If you ever dug Forever Knight, I would recommend checking this out. But I also warn you, if you've seen the pilot episode of Forever Knight, you've basically seen this movie. But for completists, it's neat to see someone else in the shoes of our vampire cop, Nick Knight. Rick Springfield (that's right, "Jessie's Girl") was the first to don the fangs, but I can't agree that he's the best. Rick Springfield and Michael Nader aren't nearly as cool as their Canadian counterparts. Geraint Wyn Davies and Nigel Bennett just have a completely different look to them and I think they fit the parts perfectly. It's also cool to see John Kapelos playing a louder, yet skinnier Detective Donald Schanke. He would be the only cast member to reprise his role for the duration of the series (I can't see anyone else in this role anyway). And, interestingly enough, the role of Natalie was played by...Robert Harper. That's right, Nick's doctor and confidant was a man originally. The show would have played out much differently if this concept hadn't changed. Much differently indeed. Anchor Bay released Nick Knight on DVD, so if you liked Forever Knight, pick it up.