Plot
Inspired by "The Canterbury Tales," as well as the early life of William Marshall (later First Earl of Pembroke), this is the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting. 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. With his newly-minted history in hand, the young man sets out to prove himself a worthy knight at the country's jousting competition, and finds romance along the way.
Written by
Brian Helgeland
Directed by
Brian Helgeland
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Black and Blu Entertainment, Finestkind, Escape Artists, Columbia Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
4 wins & 13 nominations total