Knightriders. Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD.
Specially restored by Arrow’s acclaimed team of experts, the deluxe editions of“Knightriders” include both DVD and Blu-ray copies of the film along with a host of special features and collector’s items.
Made after the zombie classic Dawn of the Dead, George A. Romero’s Knightriders is both clearly the work of the same director (there are lots of familiar faces from his other films) and a marked change of tone.
Knightriders. Official Video featurette.
There’s still plenty of action, but it takes the form of jousting by people wearing full medieval armour... while riding motorbikes.
There’s still plenty of action, but it takes the form of jousting by people wearing full medieval armour... while riding motorbikes.
Ed Harris, soon to become a major star, is the leader of a troupe of travelling entertainers trying to live their lives according to the ideals of King Arthur - no easy feat in Reagan’s America, where the outside world and its financial realities constantly encroach on their dreams.
Starring actor Ed Harris in his first ever leading role (Harris who would go on to become a major Hollywood star, nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his roles in Apollo 13 and The Truman Show), “Knightriders” depicts a troupe of travelling medieval entertainers, led by Harris, trying to live their lives according to the ideals of King Arthur – No easy feat in Reagan’s America, where the outside world and its financial realities constantly encroach on their dreams.
Instead of flesh and bone, the trusty steeds on which these Knights’ ride are made of steel and engine! They have traded the horses of King Arthur’s men for motorcycles.
With the self-adopted title of “King William”, the group’s leader Billy (played by Harris) becomes gradually more unstable, as he blurs the lines between the medieval knight his act portrays, and the realities of everyday life in the 20th century.
With a memorably eccentric cast of characters (including make-up effects genius Tom Savini in a major role, and a cameo from novelist Stephen King) and a complex, nuanced script,Knightriders is Romero’s warmest and most personal film to date.
George A Romero’s directing career began in the 1960s when he began shooting short films and commercials. In one of his early commercial films for American children’s television series “Mister Rogers Neighbourhood”, Mister Rogers has his tonsils removed, it is said that the gruesome nature of this scene inspired Romero to go on and make Horror movies.
Special Features:
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation.Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Audio commentary with George Romero, Tom Savini, John Amplas and Christine Romero.
The Genesis of a Legend – Star Ed Harris remembers his first leading role
A Date with Destiny – Co-star Tom Savini reflects on Knightriders
Medieval Maiden – An interview with actress Patricia Tallman
Theatrical Trailer.
TV Spots.
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nat Marsh.
Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Brad Stevens, an archival interview with Romero and a new interview with composer Donald Rubinstein, illustrated with original archive stills and posters.
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