A Knight's Tale

In 14th century Europe, squires William Thatcher, Roland, and Wat, discover their master, Sir Ector, has died with one final pass to complete to win a jousting tournament. Destitute, William wears Ector's armor to impersonate him, win the tournament, and secure the prize. Although only nobles are allowed in tournaments, William is now inspired to compete and win more prizes. Roland and Wat would rather take their share of the winnings and leave, but William convinces them to stay and train him to joust.

Along the way to his first tournament in Rouen, the trio encounters Geoffrey Chaucer, who is also destitute and agrees to forge the patent of nobility that will allow William to enter under the assumed name of "Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein" from Gelderland. At the tournament, William is brought before Simon the Summoner and Peter the Pardoner. Chaucer has a gambling problem and is in their debt, but William orders him released and promises payment.

Country   U.S.A.

Year   2001

Duration   132 min.

Director   Brian Helgeland

Screenwriter   Brian Helgeland

Composer   Carter Burwell

Cast   Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Alan Tudyk, Paul Bettany, James Purefoy

Genre   Adventure. Romance

Rating (filmaffinity.com)   5,7

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