Heath Ledger
William
Search results
A Knight's Tale is a 2001 American medieval action comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Brian Helgeland. The film stars Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who poses as a knight and competes in tournaments, winning accolades and acquiring friendships with such historical figures as Edward the Black Prince ( James ...
May 11, 2001 · A Knight's Tale: Directed by Brian Helgeland. With Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany. After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.
A Knight's Tale (2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Peasant-born William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) begins a quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Shanynn Sossamon) and rock his medieval world.
- (153)
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
- PG-13
After his master dies suddenly, the squire hits the road with his cohorts Roland and Wat. On the journey, they stumble across an unknown writer, Chaucer. William, lacking a proper pedigree, convinces Chaucer to forge genealogy documents that will pass him off as a knight.
A young medieval commoner (Heath Ledger) poses as an aristocratic knight to compete in raucous jousting tournaments — and woo a woman of noble origins. Watch trailers & learn more.
Is A Knight's Tale streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 200+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
May 11, 2001 · The film stars Heath Ledger, said to be the next big thing on the Australian sex symbol front, as William, a servant to a knight. The knight is killed, and his servants will be eating parboiled hedgehogs unless someone comes up with an idea.
May 11, 2001 · William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.
May 11, 2001 · After serving a number of years as a squire, an earnest young commoner (Heath Ledger) poses as a knight and establishes himself in the jousting tournaments of Europe. He and a princess fall in love, but she is unaware of his deceit and common roots.
