The Black Knight

The Black Knight

Year: 1954

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Tay Garnett

AdventureActionEpic heroesFantasy adventure heroism and swordplayHistorical battles and epic heroism

Alan Ladd stars as John, a talented blacksmith and swordsmith trained at Camelot. As a commoner he cannot hope to win Lady Linet, the Earl of Yeoniland’s daughter, so he assumes the hidden identity of the Black Knight. In that guise he helps King Arthur thwart Saracens and Cornish men disguised as Vikings who plan to seize the kingdom.

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