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First Knight

First Knight

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

19956.12h 14m

Overview

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

Directed by Jerry Zucker
Written by Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton, William Nicholson
Produced by Hunt Lowry, Kathryn J. McDermott, Jerry Zucker
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $127.6M

Top Cast

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Arthur

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Lancelot

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Guinevere

Ben Cross

Ben Cross

Malagant

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Agravaine

Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

Sir Kay

Valentine Pelka

Valentine Pelka

Sir Patrise

Colin McCormack

Colin McCormack

Sir Mador

Ralph Ineson

Ralph Ineson

Ralf

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Oswald

Themes & Keywords

camelotbetrayalknightking arthurlove affairexcaliburknights of the round tablelancelot

About First Knight

First Knight is a action, adventure, drama, romance film released in 1995 exploring themes of camelot, betrayal, knight, king arthur, love affair, excalibur. Directed by Jerry Zucker, it stars Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond. The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

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