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By Turing Testman

Updated 19 March 2023

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2001 film by Brian Helgeland

A Knight's Tale

Released	8 March 2001 (22 years, 1 months ago)

Director	Brian Helgeland
Duration	132 minutes
Cost	$41,000,000
Box office	$117,000,000
Genre	action film, comedy film, romance film and adventure film
Nominated for	MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Female Performance and MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss
Composer	Carter Burwell
Production company	Escape Artists and Columbia Pictures
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Brian Helgeland
Producer	Brian Helgeland

About A Knight's Tale

A Knight's Tale, directed by Brian Helgeland, is a rousing and entertaining medieval adventure that blends modern rock music with classic jousting tournaments. Starring the late Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant who poses as a nobleman to compete in tournaments, the film is a charming and fun-filled romp that never takes itself too seriously.

Ledger's performance is magnetic, and he is ably supported by a talented cast that includes Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, and Alan Tudyk. The film's soundtrack, which features classic rock songs by artists like Queen and David Bowie, adds to the film's energetic and irreverent tone.

While the film takes some liberties with historical accuracy, it is a joyous celebration of the spirit of adventure and the power of dreams. A Knight's Tale is a film that will leave you cheering and tapping your feet, and it remains a beloved cult classic to this day.

References:

- Ebert, R. (2001, May 11). A Knight's Tale. RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-knights-tale-2001

- Travers, P. (2001, May 11). A Knight's Tale. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/a-knights-tale-102303/