First Knight
1995 · Movie · 133 min. · United States
On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of Guinevere's land, which lies between Arthur's kingdom and his own. However, the daring Lancelot intercedes and foils the attack. In return, this roaming-sword-for-hire asks for a kiss from the lovely Lady -- a request that Guinevere coldly refuses. They meet again when Lancelot turns up at one of Camelot's public tournaments, and proves to Arthur that he deserves to become the King's first knight. So when Malagant strikes again, kidnapping Queen Guinevere, Lancelot once more serves as her rescuer. But now, Guinevere's reaction is no longer chilly -- and the two proceed to fall in love, betraying Arthur's trust and friendship.
Direction Jerry Zucker
Cast Richard Gere · Sean Connery · Julia Ormond · Ben Cross · Liam Cunningham · John Gielgud · Colin McCormack · Christopher Villiers · Valentine Pelka · Tom Lucy
Soundtrack Jerry Goldsmith
Screenplay William Nicholson
Cinematography Adam Greenberg
Original title First Knight
Also known as Lancelot
5.2
20K votes (FilmAffinity)
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