Black Knight (2001)

Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After sustaining a blow to the head, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.

Director:

Gil Junger

Writers:

Darryl Quarles (as Darryl J. Quarles), Peter Gaulke

Stars:

Martin Lawrence, Marsha Thomason, Tom Wilkinson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Lawrence	...	Jamal Walker / Skywalker
Marsha Thomason	...	Victoria the Chambermaid / Nicole
Tom Wilkinson	...	Sir Knolte of Marlborough
Vincent Regan	...	Percival, Leo's Chief Henchman
Daryl Mitchell	...	Steve
Michael Countryman	...	Phillip, Leo's Chamberlain
Kevin Conway	...	King Leo
Jeannette Weegar	...	Princess Regina, Leo's Daughter
Erik Jensen	...	Derek
Dikran Tulaine	...	Dennis
Helen Carey	...	The Queen
Michael Burgess	...	Ernie
Isabell O'Connor	...	Mrs. Bostick, 'Medieval World' Owner (as Isabell Monk)
Kevin Stillwell	...	Knight #1
Mikey Post	...	Young Man (as Michael Post)

Storyline

This is the story an amusement park employee named Jamal Walker who is magically transported back to medieval times in 14th-century England. There, Jamal meets Sir Knolte, a dissolute knight, before he stumbles into the court of the usurper King Leo. Jamal is impressed by what he thinks is the realism of the theme park; only after witnessing a gory beheading does he realize, with horror, where he really is. Jamal encounters the beautiful Victoria who is scheming to return the queen to the throne, and falls afoul of the evil Sir Percival. Joining forces with Sir Knolte and Victoria, Jamal teaches the rebels some helpful football, golfing, and boxing moves, before he dons the armor of the awesome "Black Knight"!

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Plot Keywords:

knight | sword duel | time travel | knights of the round table | time travel comedy | 

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Taglines:

An Adventure To The Past.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, sexual/crude humor and battle violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chris Tucker was originally cast as Jamal Walker.

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Goofs

When Jamal is back at the lake, debating whether it's his fight or not, the medallion is tucked inside his shirt. When he turns to face the camera it's suddenly outside his shirt, and when he turns around again it's back inside.

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Quotes

Jamal: Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the presence of fear, yet the will to move on.

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Alternate Versions

UK Version was cut by 5 secs by the distributor (potentially dangerous imitable technique (spray from an aerosol can be ignited with a lighter)) to secure a 'PG' rating. An uncut '12' rating was available.

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Connections

Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #29.7 (2003)

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Soundtracks

I Like the Way
Written by El DeBarge (as Eldra DeBarge), Randy DeBarge (as William DeBarge), Etterlene Jordan, Edmond Jones, Jr., Rodney McCoy, Robert LaSerra, Hubert Roberts, Freddy Stonewall, Henry Stone, Lawrence Dermer, Beenie Man (as Moses Davis) and Adam Duggins
Performed by Beenie Man
Courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc.
Contains replayed samples of "I Like" and "I Like It (Corn Flakes)"

User Reviews

stupid

Martin Lawrence didnt do that bad of a job on fliming this movie, it was just the idea and concept of the movie itself, it was predictable, very very un funny, and just stupid, no one thats innocent should have to sit through that movie.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Black Knight

Filming Locations:

EUE/Screen Gems Studios Atlanta, 175 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,102,948, 25 November 2001

Gross USA:

$33,426,971

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,976,235

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency Productions, New Regency Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby SDDS (uncredited)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1