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.
First Knight
“Their greatest battle would be for her love.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jerry Zucker
Budget
55.0M
Revenue
127.6M
Status
Released
Production
First Knight Productions, Columbia Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
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
Robert Gwyn Davin
Sir Gawaine
Sean Blowers
Sir Carados
Alexis Denisof
Sir Gaheris
Daniel Naprous
Sir Amant
Jonathan Cake
Sir Gareth
Paul Bentall
Jacob
Jonty Miller
Gauntlet Man
Rose Keegan
Mark’s Wife
Mark Ryan
Challenger
Jeffery Dench
First Elder
Neville Phillips
Second Elder
Oliver Lewis
First Marauder
Wolf Christian
Second Marauder
Angus Wright
Third Marauder
Jonathan Jaynes
First Guard
Eric Stone
Second Guard
Ryan Todd
Young Lancelot
Albie Woodington
Scout
Richard Claxton
Child
Dido Miles
Grateful Woman
Michael Hodgson
Young Man in Crowd
Susannah Corbett
Young Woman in Crowd
Susan Breslau
Wedding Guest
Kate Zucker
Flower Girl
Bob Zucker
Little Boy with Birds
Charlotte Zucker
Bread Vendor
Burton Zucker
Bread Vendor
Bernard Hill
Knight (uncredited)
Harry Fielder
Bearded Villager (uncredited)
Rob Brydon
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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