The Black Knight 70 years old

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

The Black Knight

John (Alan Ladd), a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet (Patricia Medina), daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland (Harry Andrews), 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.

Credits

The Black Knight Cast

Name Character
Peter Cushing He was 41, 81 years old when he died as Sir Palamides
Patrick Troughton He was 34, 67 years old when he died as King Mark
John Laurie He was 57, 83 years old when he died as James
André Morell He was 45, 69 years old when he died as Sir Ontzlake
Anthony Bushell He was 50, 92 years old when he died as King Arthur
Laurence Naismith He was 45, 83 years old when he died as Major Domo
Harry Andrews He was 42, 77 years old when he died as Earl Of Yeonil
Patricia Medina She was 35, 92 years old when she died as Linet
Alan Ladd He was 40, 50 years old when he died as John
Bill Brandon as Bernard
Elton Hayes He was 39, 86 years old when he died as Minstrel
Ronald Adam He was 57, 82 years old when he died as The Abbot
Jean Lodge She was 27, now 97 years old as Queen Guenevere
Pauline Jameson as Lady Yeonil
Basil Appleby as Sir Hal
David Paltenghi He was 35, 42 years old when he died as High Priest
Tommy Moore He was 22, 50 years old when he died as The Apprentice

The Black Knight Crew

Name Department
Alec Coppel as Screenplay. He was 46 (64) years old when He died Writing
Ted Moore as Camera Operator. He was 40 (72) years old when He died Camera
John Box as Assistant Art Director. He was 34 (85) years old when He died Art
John Addison as Music. He was 34 (78) years old when He died Sound
Beatrice Dawson as Costume Design. She was 46 (68) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
John Wilcox as Director of Photography. He was 49 (74) years old when He died Camera
Irving Allen as Producer. He was 48 (82) years old when He died Production
Tay Garnett as Director. He was 60 (83) years old when He died Directing
Bryan Forbes as Dialogue. He was 28 (86) years old when He died Writing
Muir Mathieson as Conductor. He was 43 (63) years old when He died Sound
Phil C. Samuel as Associate Producer. Production
David Paltenghi as Choreographer. He was 35 (42) years old when He died Crew
Alex Vetchinsky as Art Direction. He was 49 (75) years old when He died Art
Elton Hayes as Songs. He was 39 (86) years old when He died Sound
Adrian D. Worker as Production Supervisor. Production
Joan Bridge as Other. She was 42 (97) years old when She died Camera
Arthur Alcott as Production Supervisor. He was 60 (91) years old when He died Production
Freddie Williamson as Makeup Artist. Costume & Make-Up
Gordon Pilkington as Editor. He was 45 (now 24) years old Editing
The Black Knight poster
The Black Knight (70 years)

Alan Ladd's greatest ! Bigger than ever ! Better than ever ! Bolder than ever !

  • Release day: Thursday, August 26, 1954
  • Runtime: 85 minutes