***"You have to not care whether you live or die"*** There were three medieval/British Isle films released in 1995 -- "Braveheart," "Rob Roy" and "First Knight." Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" is certainly the most epic of the three at three hours, but I found it overrated; which isn't to say I don't like it, I just don't feel that it's as great as the hype would suggest (only about half of it is worthwhile). I…
Their greatest battle would be for her love.
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.
Top Cast
Sean Connery
Arthur
Richard Gere
Lancelot
Julia Ormond
Guinevere
Ben Cross
Malagant
Liam Cunningham
Sir Agravaine
Christopher Villiers
Sir Kay
Valentine Pelka
Sir Patrise
Colin McCormack
Sir Mador
Ralph Ineson
Ralf
John Gielgud
Oswald
Stuart Bunce
Peter
Jane Robbins
Elise
Jean Marie Coffey
Petronella
Paul Kynman
Mark
Tom Lucy
Sir Sagramore
John Blakey
Sir Tor
Reviews
OK. First things first; this deviates substantially from any of the other depictions of Arthurian legend, so if you're looking for anything akin to the films (or books) you've come across before, then I'd stop now. If you're looking for a light and fluffy costume romance, then you might salvage something from it yet, though. Julia Ormond (Guinevere) is travelling to meet Sean Connery (King Arthur) with a view to…
**I really like this movie, but it's a terrible movie.** This film is, for me, particularly nostalgic because I really enjoyed watching it in my childhood and youth. It was one of those films that marked my imagination about the Middle Ages, and how it could have been. Obviously, the way I see it has changed with maturity, and studies have allowed me to perceive the enormous anachronisms committed by this film,…
Yeah, this is pretty bad. I saw one reviewer call the armor Arthur's side wears "something that comes out of Star Trek" and another call the bad guy's armor "leather ala Road Warrior," and both are fairly accurate descriptions. Nothing really look period, it all looks a lot more sci-fi then medieval. And the casting too seems wrong, Gere was too old, and the age difference between Connery and Ormond was a…
FAQ about First Knight
What is First Knight about?
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…
When was First Knight released?
First Knight was released in 1995.
What genres does First Knight belong to?
First Knight is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in First Knight?
The cast of First Knight includes Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham.