Trial by Combat (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1976, Trial by Combat is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A group called The Knights Of Avalon are unhappy with the justice system so are taking the law into their own hands by executing criminals using medieval methods such as jousting.
Who’s in it. Trial by Combat stars John Mills as Colonel Bertie Cook, Donald Pleasence as Sir Giles Marley, Barbara Hershey as Marion Evans and David Birney as Sir John Gifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Trial by Combat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trial by Combat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trial by Combat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trial by Combat (1976)?
- In AU, Trial by Combat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trial by Combat worth watching?
- Trial by Combat holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trial by Combat?
- Trial by Combat stars John Mills, Donald Pleasence, Barbara Hershey, David Birney and Peter Cushing.
- When was Trial by Combat released?
- Trial by Combat was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.