A Knight's Tale

About

William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.

Credits

Directed by

• Brian Helgeland

Written by

• Brian Helgeland

Produced by

• Brian Helgeland
• Tim Van Rellim
• Todd Black

Music by

• Carter Burwell

Cinematography

• Richard Greatrex

Edited by

• Kevin Stitt

Cast

• Heath Ledgeras William Thatcher
• Rufus Sewellas Count Adhemar
• Shannyn Sossamonas Jocelyn
• Paul Bettanyas Geoffrey Chaucer
• Laura Fraseras Kate
• Mark Addyas Roland
• Alan Tudykas Wat
• Bérénice Bejoas Christiana
• Scott Handyas Germaine
• James Purefoyas Colville
• Leagh Conwellas Young William Thatcher
• Christopher Cazenoveas John Thatcher
• Steven O'Donnellas Simon the Summoner
• Jonathan Slingeras Peter the Pardoner
• Nick Brimbleas Sir Ector
• Karel Dobrýas Flanders King of Arms
• Philip Lenkowskyas Rouen King of Arms
• Roger Ashton-Griffithsas Old Bishop
• Petr Meisselas Sword Official
• Matthew Millsas Colville's Herald

Genres