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The Black Knight poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.2 / 100
1954·Adventure / Drama / History·1h 25m

THE BLACK KNIGHT

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

John, a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland, 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.

Above the Line
Tay Garnett·DirectorAlec Coppel·ScreenplayBryan Forbes·DialogueJohn Wilcox·Director of PhotographyJohn Addison·MusicGordon Pilkington·Editor
Cast
Alan Ladd·JohnPatricia Medina·LinetAndré Morell·Sir OntzlakeHarry Andrews·Earl Of YeonilPeter Cushing·Sir PalamidesAnthony Bushell·King ArthurLaurence Naismith·Major DomoPatrick Troughton·King MarkBill Brandon·BernardRonald Adam·The Abbot
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Tay Garnett·DirectorBetty Harley·Script SupervisorPhil Shipway·Assistant DirectorBetty Harley·Continuity
Writing· 3
Alec Coppel·ScreenplayBryan Forbes·DialogueDennis O'Keefe·Dialogue
Camera· 3
John Wilcox·Director of PhotographyTed Moore·Camera OperatorJoan Bridge·Other
Editing· 1
Gordon Pilkington·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
John Addison·MusicMuir Mathieson·ConductorElton Hayes·SongsLeo Maguire·Songs
Art & Design· 4
Beatrice Dawson·Costume DesignAlex Vetchinsky·Art DirectionJohn Box·Assistant Art DirectorFreddie Williamson·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Albert R. Broccoli·ProducerIrving Allen·ProducerAdrian D. Worker·Production SupervisorArthur Alcott·Production SupervisorPhil C. Samuel·Associate ProducerGeorge Brown·Other
Other Departments· 5
Paul Baxley·Stunt DoubleBob Simmons·Stunt DoubleJohn McCorry·Wardrobe SupervisorDavid Paltenghi·ChoreographerGordon Bond·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
61.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Black Knight's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0D000
#800000
#4080C0
Mood
Adventurous, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for 'The Black Knight' features a large illustration of Alan Ladd's head and shoulders in the upper center, with Patricia Medina's head a”

adventurehistoricalaction
Key Elements
SwordsShieldsHorsesCastleJousting LancesDagger
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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