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Knightriders

Knightriders

The Games... The Romance... The Spirit... Camelot is a state of mind.

19816.22h 27m

Overview

A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions of grandeur.

Directed by George A. Romero
Written by George A. Romero
Produced by Richard P. Rubinstein
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0M0

Top Cast

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Billy

Gary Lahti

Gary Lahti

Alan

Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Morgan

A

Amy Ingersoll

Linet

Patricia Tallman

Patricia Tallman

Julie

Christine Forrest

Christine Forrest

Angie

Warner Shook

Warner Shook

Pippin

B

Brother Blue

Merlin

Cynthia Adler

Cynthia Adler

Rocky

John Amplas

John Amplas

Whiteface

Themes & Keywords

knightmotorcyclejoustingtroupemagicianbikersrenaissance trouperenaissance faire

About Knightriders

Knightriders is a action, drama film released in 1981 exploring themes of knight, motorcycle, jousting, troupe, magician, bikers. Directed by George A. Romero, it stars Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini. A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions of grandeur.

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