A knight's tale [videorecording (DVD)] / director, Brian Helgeland; producer, Todd Black; producer, Brian Helgeland; writer, Brian Helgeland.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: CDR31828 | Sony Pictures Home Ent.Language: English Summary language: English, Hindi Publication details: Sony Pictures Home Ent., 2002.Description: 1 videodisc (127 min.) : sd, colGenre/Form: DDC classification:
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Cast: Cast: Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Scott Handy, James Purefoy, Leigh Conwell, Christopher Cazenove.Summary: Loosely inspired by the England documented in 'The Canterbury Tales', 'A Knight's Tale' tells the story of William (Heath Ledger) a young squire with a talent for jousting. When his master dies somewhat prematurely William sets off with his friends, and an unknown writer called Chaucer (Paul Bettany). Chaucer agrees to forge documents that will 'prove' William's status as a knight and hence his eligibility to enter jousting competitions. Romance and fighting soon ensue in this historico-comedy with a contemporary rock soundtrack.
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Region 2, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Playstation 2 compatible, Interactive menus, Ratio (1:2.35 CinemaScope), Enhanced for WideScreen TV, Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Subtitles (English, Hindi), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English), Bonus footage, Trailers, Deleted scenes, Behind the scenes, Filmographies, 'Making of' documentary, Commentary (Brian Helgeland (director) and Paul Bettany), DVD ROM features, Bonus tracks (Robbie Williams and Queen music video).

Made in 2000.

Based on 'The Canterbury tales' by Chaucer.

Credits: music, Queen; music, Eric Clapton; music, AC/DC.

DVDW.

Dolby Digital.

Cast: Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Scott Handy, James Purefoy, Leigh Conwell, Christopher Cazenove.

Loosely inspired by the England documented in 'The Canterbury Tales', 'A Knight's Tale' tells the story of William (Heath Ledger) a young squire with a talent for jousting. When his master dies somewhat prematurely William sets off with his friends, and an unknown writer called Chaucer (Paul Bettany). Chaucer agrees to forge documents that will 'prove' William's status as a knight and hence his eligibility to enter jousting competitions. Romance and fighting soon ensue in this historico-comedy with a contemporary rock soundtrack.

BBFC code: PG.

DVD.

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