A Knight's Tale / First Knight

First Knight (1995)

The legend of Camelot is portrayed in this lavish drama starring Sean Connery as King Arthur, the middle-aged ruler of England whose marriage to Queen Guinevere (Julia Ormond) is threatened after she shows interest in dashing Sir Lancelot (Richard Gere). Ben Cross, John Gielgud also star; directed by Jerry Zucker ("Ghost"). 133 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

A Knight's Tale (2001)

Rousing action scenes and a cheery (if anachronistic) tone drive this medieval romp starring Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a 14th-century squire faced with unemployment when the knight he serves is killed. With help from his sidekicks and a would-be writer named Geoffrey Chaucer, Thatcher dons his late master’s armor and becomes a hit on the jousting circuit while wooing a princess (Shannyn Sossamon). With Rufus Sewell, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser. 132 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.