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Knightriders
Sign in to saveKnightriders is a 1981 American action drama film written and directed by George A. Romero and starring Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll, Patricia Tallman, and Christine Forrest. It was filmed entirely on location in the Pittsburgh metro area, including Fawn Township and Natrona during the summer of 1980.
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6.2A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions of grandeur.
Cast
- Ed Harris as Billy
- Gary Lahti as Alan
- Tom Savini as Morgan
- Amy Ingersoll as Linet
- Patricia Tallman as Julie
- Christine Forrest as Angie
Themes
- knight
- motorcycle
- jousting
- troupe
- magician
- bikers
- renaissance troupe
- renaissance faire
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Key facts
- Film.runtime
- 145 minutes
- Film.name
- Knightriders
- Film.image
- Knightriders.jpg
- Film.caption
- Original theatrical poster by Boris Vallejo
- Film.director
- George A. Romero
- Film.producer
- Richard P. Rubinstein
- Film.writer
- George A. Romero
- Film.music
- Donald Rubinstein
- Film.cinematography
- Michael Gornick
- Film.studio
- Laurel Entertainment
- Film.country
- United States
- Film.language
- English
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Critical reception
- Soundtrack
- References
- External links
Knightriders is a 1981 American action drama film written and directed by George A. Romero and starring Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll, Patricia Tallman, and Christine Forrest. It was filmed entirely on location in the Pittsburgh metro area, including Fawn Township and Natrona during the summer of 1980.
The film represents a change of pace for Romero, known primarily for his horror films; it is a personal drama about a traveling renaissance fair troupe.
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