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Knight Rider

Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1

  • Episode aired Sep 26, 1982
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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7.2/10
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David Hasselhoff in Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1 (1982)
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A detective, believed to have been killed, is given a new face and identity and is armed with an artificially intelligent super car.A detective, believed to have been killed, is given a new face and identity and is armed with an artificially intelligent super car.A detective, believed to have been killed, is given a new face and identity and is armed with an artificially intelligent super car.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Haller
  • Writer
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • David Hasselhoff
    • Edward Mulhare
    • Phyllis Davis
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  • Director
    • Daniel Haller
  • Writer
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • David Hasselhoff
    • Edward Mulhare
    • Phyllis Davis
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    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Phyllis Davis and Ed Gilbert in Knight Rider (1982)
    Knight Rider (1982)
    Larry Anderson and Phyllis Davis in Knight Rider (1982)
    Phyllis Davis and Ed Gilbert in Knight Rider (1982)
    Vince Edwards in Knight Rider (1982)
    Shawn Ora Engemann in Knight Rider (1982)
    Herbert Jefferson Jr. in Knight Rider (1982)
    Lance LeGault in Knight Rider (1982)
    Larry Anderson and Phyllis Davis in Knight Rider (1982)
    Phyllis Davis in Knight Rider (1982)
    Richard Basehart in Knight Rider (1982)
    Richard Anderson in Knight Rider (1982)

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    David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff
    • Michael Longas Michael Long…
    Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare
    • Devon Milesas Devon Miles
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Tanya Walkeras Tanya Walker
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Vernon Grayas Vernon Gray
    Noel Conlon
    • William Benjaminas William Benjamin
    Michael D. Roberts
    Michael D. Roberts
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Bert Rosario
    Bert Rosario
    • Brownas Brown
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Dr. Ralph Wesleyas Dr. Ralph Wesley
    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Fred Wilsonas Fred Wilson
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Wilton Knightas Wilton Knight
    Ed Gilbert
    Ed Gilbert
    • Charles Actonas Charles Acton
    • (as Edmund Gilbert)
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    • Lonnieas Lonnie
    • (as Shawn Southwick)
    Brian Cutler
    Brian Cutler
    • Bar Manageras Bar Manager
    Barret Oliver
    Barret Oliver
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Robert Phillips
    Robert Phillips
    • Symesas Symes
    • (scenes deleted)
    Alma Beltran
    Alma Beltran
    • Luceas Luce
    • (as Alma L. Beltran)
    Ed Hooks
    • Guardas Guard
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    • Director
      • Daniel Haller
    • Writer
      • Glen A. Larson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The running gag of the two car thieves trying to steal K.I.T.T. was written, shot and inserted after the first cut of the pilot was seven minutes too short
    • Goofs
      The copyright date at the end of the closing credits is wrong. It reads "MCMLXXVII" in Roman numerals, or 1977. The "V" should have been another "X," which would have given the correct date of 1982.
    • Quotes

      [Michael Knight has just gotten his first view of KITT's interior]

      Michael Knight: Looks like Darth Vader's bathroom.

    • Alternate versions
      When this was originally aired, Larry Anderson's real voice was used for Michael Long. In subsequent airings, David Hasselhoff's voice is dubbed over.
    • Connections
      Edited into Knight Rider: A Nice, Indecent Little Town (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Proud Mary
      Written by John Fogerty (uncredited)

      Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival (uncredited)

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    Why do poeple complain?
    I've gone through several of these comments and seriously, some of those complaints are just ridiculous. I mean, Yes the show acting wasn't the best and Yes the car stunts do show some obvious errors. Hell I once recorded the show in a video tape and saw a guy sneaking around within the car when it was supposed to be empty. Big boo boo there. I replayed it and showed it to all my friends. And Yes... the truck Did seem a bit small for the car and everyone else in it.. to move around. But you know, those shows entertained us to no end. We didn't give a damn abt special effects at that age.. we didn't care abt the mistakes they made as long as they weren't so glaring. The storyline was good, the stunts were fun to watch, the dialogue witty, and frankly this was a show my entire family ran to the tv to watch on friday nights and we didn't miss it unless the sky was raining comets :-p... bottom line, by being too judgemental abt the show, exploring its scientific aspects just spoils the thing. Since when did entertainment require you to Think? Knight Rider was a typical example of what real quality was about and the 80's had the best of all tv shows. Its a pity that modern shows come up with so many special effects, it doesn't get entertaining any more. the new Team Knight Rider is absolutely dreadful. Damn them for spoiling the original image. If Anybody wants to bring KR back, they shouldn't. It was a good show, but bringing it back will spoil what a lot of ppl already remember about the original Knight Rider.
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    • shahmatt
    • Mar 23, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Palace House, Beaulieu, Hampshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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