The Black Knight (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, The Black Knight is an action and adventure film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 85 minutes. “Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John, a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland, so he creates a secret alternate identity as the Black Knight. In this new role, he is now able to help King Arthur when Saracens and Cornish men—disguised as Vikings -- plot to take over the country.
Who’s in it. The Black Knight stars Alan Ladd as John, Patricia Medina as Linet, André Morell as Sir Ontzlake and Harry Andrews as Earl Of Yeonil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Knight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Knight 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 The Black Knight (1954)?
- In US, The Black Knight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Knight worth watching?
- The Black Knight holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Knight?
- The Black Knight stars Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell, Harry Andrews and Peter Cushing.
- When was The Black Knight released?
- The Black Knight was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.