In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there is only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys: jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight. When he gets a lucky chance--seeing an opportunity to disguise himself in the identity of a knight--William decides to maintain the illusion for as long as possible. He is aided by his friends Wat, Roland, and Geoffrey Chaucer--a writer with a knack for forging official papers. Under his new title, Sir Ulrich of Liechtenstein, William wins tournaments and receives monetary awards. However, the only way for William to prove himself as truly noble is to beat out all of his enemies, including the arrogant and undefeated Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), in a series of jousts. Once he does so, William will reveal his his true identity. Writer-director Brian Helgeland creates a unique blend of rousing adventure, comedy, and modern sensibility in A KNIGHT'S TALE, giving a contemporary make-over to the medieval genre with a soundtrack that includes hit songs from Queen, David Bowie, Sly & The Family Stone, and Thin Lizzy.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0043396094147
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3395404
Product Key Features
Actor
Shannyn Sossamon, Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany
Edition
The Superbit Collection
Rating
PG-13
Movie/TV Title
Knight's Tale
Director
Brian Helgeland
Format
DVD
Release Year
2002
Genre
Action & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
The Superbit Collection
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Shannyn Sossamon, Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany