Black Knight

Black Knight

Year: 2001

Runtime: 95 min

Director: Gil Junger

Budget: $50M

AdventureFantasyComedy

Working at a medieval-themed amusement park, Jamal’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a mysterious chain. He's suddenly transported to 14th-century England, finding himself embroiled in a conflict against an oppressive king. To survive, he must team up with a disgraced knight and a resourceful maid, navigating a dangerous world of medieval intrigue and adventure.

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1

Sucked into 1328 England

Jamal Walker, a slacker at the Medieval World theme park, is cleaning the moat when a medallion draws him into 1328 England. He discovers that this is no ordinary park and must face the immediate dangers of a medieval realm. The time-twist marks the beginning of his journey.

1328 Medieval World moat, 1328 England
2

Meeting Knolte and the mistaken Castle World

Jamal encounters Knolte, a drunken guide who believes Jamal has wandered into Castle World rather than a real kingdom. They travel together as locals mistake him for the Normandy messenger he claims to be. The mistaken identity tightens the tension between fantasy and danger.

1328 Castle Town, 1328 England
3

Brought before King Leo; promotion to lord

Jamal is brought before King Leo and learns this is not a theme park. He accidentally prevents an assassination, winning the king’s trust and earning him a title as lord and head of security. The promotion pulls him deeper into the realm’s political intrigue.

1328 King Leo's castle, 1328 England
4

Victoria hints at a throne’s history

Victoria, a Nubian chambermaid, explains that the former queen was overthrown. Jamal admits he can’t help yet, but Victoria insists his medallion marks him as a man of honor. She leaves in frustration after the tense exchange.

1328 Castle, 1328 England
5

Regina's nocturnal advance

Princess Regina sneaks into Jamal's bed and he mistakes her for Victoria, resulting in an intimate moment. The next morning, rumors begin to spread that Jamal is more than he seems. The castle becomes a tinderbox of suspicion.

Night Castle, 1328 England
6

Norman messenger exposes the fraud; dungeon

The Norman messenger arrives seeking Regina's hand for his liege, exposing Jamal as a fraud. The furious king orders Jamal imprisoned and slated for execution. The young man's standing collapses in an instant.

Soon after Castle dungeon, 1328 England
7

The Black Knight legend emerges in darkness

In the dungeon, two failed assassins speak of the Black Knight, a just warrior who cannot be bought. Their whispers hint that such a force could decide the fate of the realm. Jamal listens, sensing opportunity in legend.

During imprisonment Dungeon, Castle, 1328 England
8

Sorcery ruse and the Heimlich save

Desperate, Jamal claims to be a sorcerer to frighten the crowd. The onlookers believe he casts a death spell, but chaos erupts when the executioner chokes on an apple. Jamal saves him with the Heimlich maneuver, turning the distraction to his advantage.

During execution Castle courtyard, 1328 England
9

Escape with Victoria and Knolte's aid

Using the distraction and flaming arrows fired from outside the walls, Jamal escapes the castle with Victoria and Knolte’s help. The trio retreats into the night and begins planning what comes next. The escape marks a shift from danger to rebellion.

Night Castle walls, 1328 England
10

Knolte, the knight in exile, and a new aim

Jamal learns that Knolte was the former queen’s knight who was disgraced when she lost her throne. With this revelation, Jamal commits to helping overthrow King Leo and restore the rightful queen. Their alliance hardens into a mission.

Following escape Outskirts, near castle, 1328 England
11

Rallying the rebels with modern tactics

Jamal rallies decimated rebels and townsfolk, using unexpected tactics drawn from American football and pro wrestling to outmaneuver the king’s guards. Knolte shares basic sword-fighting moves to give the rebels a fighting chance. The plan builds toward a decisive assault on the castle.

Pre-battle Rebel camp near castle, 1328 England
12

The Black Knight returns; Jamal revealed

The rebels storm the castle and are briefly stalled by guards and Percival. The legendary Black Knight charges in, breathing fire and scattering foes, only to fall from his horse and be revealed as Jamal. The revelation reinvigorates the attackers for what comes next.

Day of battle Castle battlements, 1328 England
13

Decay of Leo and rescue of Victoria

Percival wounds Knolte and takes Victoria hostage as Leo weakly clings to power. Percival kills King Leo when Leo begs for safety, and Jamal rushes to rescue Victoria. Knolte then shoots Percival dead to prevent him from harming Jamal, and the rebels celebrate their victory.

During battle Throne room, Castle, 1328 England
14

Knighted and waking dream

Queen’s reign is restored and Jamal is knighted for his courage. He then awakens back at Medieval World, surrounded by coworkers and a medical team who saved him from the moat, suggesting the entire adventure might have been a dream. His outlook shifts; he vows to improve the park he once neglected.

End Medieval World / Castle, 1328 England (dream sequence)
15

Nicole and the lion-fated next dream

Walking through the rebuilt Medieval World, Jamal meets Nicole, who resembles Victoria, and asks her out to lunch. He forgets to ask for her number and runs after her, only to fall back into the moat and wake up in the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, where lions close in and he must run for his life.

Post-dream Medieval World; Colosseum, Ancient Rome

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