DVD 133 mins IMDB 6.4
PG-13 (Parental Guidance)
A Knight's Tale
Columbia TriStar (2001)
In Collection
#141

Seen It:
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Comedy, Adventure, Action
USA  /  English

Heath Ledger Sir William Thatcher/Sir Ulrich Von Lich
Paul Bettany Geoffrey Chaucer
Mark Addy Roland
Laura Fraser Kate the Ferrier
Scott Handy Germaine
James Purefoy Colville/Edward
Rufus Sewell Count Adhemar of Anjou
Shannyn Sossamon Lady Jocelyn
Alan Tudyk Wat Falhurst
Leagh Conwell Young William Thacher
Bérénice Bejo Christiana
Laura Fraser (II)
Christopher Cazenove John Thatcher
Steve O'Donnell Simon The Summoner of Rouen
Karel Dobry Flanders King of Arms
Jonathan Slinger Peter The Pardoner of Rouen
Nick Brimble Sir Ector

Director Brian Helgeland
Producer Todd Black; Brian Helgeland
Writer Brian Helgeland
Cinematography Richard Greatrex
Musician Carter Burwell
User Credit 1 Kevin Stitt
User Credit 2 Caroline Harris

A peasant squire takes up the identity of his master when the knight suffers an untimely demise.

Edition Details
Distributor Sony Pictures
Edition Special Edition
Barcode 043396061439
Region Region 1
Chapters 28
Release Date 9/25/2001
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1)
Subtitles English; French; English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [French]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Price $14.94
User Text 1 Action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue.
User Text 2 From peasant to knight; one man can change his stars
Links IMDB
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Features
Brian Helgeland and Paul Bettany Commentary
HBO Making-Of Special
11 Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes
Deleted Scenes with Filmmaker's Intros
Music Video
Website Link
Theatrical Trailers
Filmographies
Animated Menus
Production Notes
Scene Selections
DVD-ROM Includes Exclusive Knight's Tale 3-D Screensaver

Notes
Trivia: Paul Bettany (Geoffrey Chaucer) developed laryngitis because of all the yelling he had to do as William's herald. (more)

Goofs: Continuity: When Wat is lashing the lance to William's arm, William's necklace is gone. Just before William jousts for the last time, the necklace reappears. (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
William: Should we help him?
(more)

Awards: 4 wins & 8 nominations (more)