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First Knight

First Knight

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First Knight

"Their greatest battle would be for her love."

1995

2h 14m

6.1(1355 votes)

Action

Adventure

Drama

Romance

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.

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Columbia Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Arthur

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Lancelot

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Guinevere

Ben Cross

Ben Cross

Malagant

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Sir 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

Creative team

Directed by: Jerry Zucker
Written by: Lorne Cameron
David Hoselton
Produced by: Hunt Lowry
Kathryn J. McDermott

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