Knight: Hero of A Dark Age
1 x 120 special; 2006;
Executive Producers: Andreas
Gutzeit, Carsten Obläender, and Henning Marten
At a time when human life is worthless, he fights for justice and
protects the weak. When even kings and popes can be bribed, he declares
loyalty his highest virtue. Master of the sword. Defender of the faith.
Hero of a dark age.
Knight - Hero of a Dark Age is an epic drama-documentary chronicling
the life of Sir William Marshall. This two-hour documentary special
follows William from his humble beginnings as a destitute squire, to his
unparalleled fame as a knight, and ultimately his role as de-facto ruler
of a mighty nation.
Knight - Hero of a Dark Age introduces viewers to the larger world of the
Middle Ages. A world with knights' tournaments as they were truly fought
- stunning spectacles where hundreds of iron-clad warriors battled each
other in what amounted to the gladiator games of the Middle Ages - a form
of often lethal entertainment, which enthralled audiences then and will do
the same today.
Knight - Hero of a Dark Age showcases epic battles, featuring exciting
close combat action scenes fought among the ruins of burning castles.
The special also explores the spirit of chivalry. How much of it is
today's myth, yesterday's lore?
A cast of top actors, cutting edge CGI, and state of the art special
effects and stunt work ensures an electrifying and historically accurate
programming event. Knight - Hero of a Dark Age brings alive the world of
the knights in all its glorious splendor and cruel truth.
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