"For the first time in my life, I wanted what all wise men say doesn't last. What can't be promised or made to linger any more than sunlight. I don't want to die without having felt its warmth on my face." --King Arthur
In an epic retelling of the timeless and tragic love triangle, three lives converge in the golden city of Camelot.
With no ties, no enemies and no fear, Lancelot (Richard Gere) is the perfect warrior. He comes to Camelot not for glory or knighthood, although he finds both, but for the love of the one woman he cannot have, the beautiful and honorable Lady Guinevere of Leonesse (Julia Ormond).
Guinevere has promised to marry King Arthur (Sean Connery) not only because his army will protect her country, but because she truly loves him for his wise and gentle ways. As she prepares to enter Camelot as its new queen, a chance encounter with Lancelot awakens conflicting and powerful emotions within her.
For Arthur, she represents a once-in-a-lifetime chance at true love and a beloved queen for his kingdom. Likewise, the king comes to see Lancelot as possessing the honor and bravery of a true knight. He welcomes them both into his city and into his heart, never foreseeing how his great capacity for love and trust opens the doors for his betrayal.
Columbia Pictures presents "First Knight," a sweeping romantic epic about love, honor, betrayal and passion in the legendary, enchanted kingdom of Camelot. The romantic fantasy-adventure stars Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond and Ben Cross, and features a special cameo appearance by Sir John Gielgud.
"First Knight" is directed by Jerry Zucker, director of "Ghost," the fourth-highest grossing film of all time worldwide. Jerry Zucker and Hunt Lowry ("Last of the Mohicans," "My Life") are the producers. The screenplay is by Academy Award(R) nominee William Nicholson ("Shadowlands") from a story by Lorne Cameron & David Hoselton ("Clarence") and William Nicholson. The executive producers are Gil Netter ("My Life," "Naked Gun 2-l/2"), Eric Rattray ("Dragonslayer") and Janet Zucker.
The filmmakers put together a mosaic of award-winning talent, headed by director of photography Adam Greenberg ("Terminator II: Judgment Day," "Dave," "Ghost") and editor Walter Murch ("Ghost," "Apocalypse Now," "The Godfather"). Legendary Academy Award-winner John Box ("Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago") is the production designer, and the costume designer is Nana Cecchi ("Ladyhawke").
