The item youve selected was not added to your cart. George romeros knightriders crash into high definition courtesy of shout. Watch knightriders 1981 full movie free online streaming. Knightriders, movie, 1981 internet movie cars database. Gallery of 11 movie poster and cover images for knightriders 1981. When a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stake out, he is believed to have been killed. Nearly every tv show from 1977 to 1986 featured these plot devices. Knightriders may well be the only cycle flick ever to be played out in suits of armor. Rather, ed harris and his gang are misfit bikers who risk their lives while jousting on the renaissance circuit. A hardcase motorcycle gang led by ed harris has found itself a neat moneymaking gimmick.
Financial analysis of knightriders 1981 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The film represents a change of pace for romero, known primarily for his horror films. The picture debuted in the year preceding the similarlytitled, popular, yet unrelated television series knight rider 1982. You know that feeling when you strike pure movie making gold. I didnt want to see easy rider, as is often the case with movies of this era. Knightriders 2002 billy ed harris is the undisputed leader of a roving band of hardened bikers who support themselves by jousting at medieval fairs and selling their intricately designed wares. Romero discusses the writing and rewriting of the script for knightriders. Linformation sur le film, genre, classement, duree, photos, bandeannonce, synopsis et critiques des usagers. I first came across this george a romero movie during the bbcs much missed cult film series moviedrome.
A hardcase motorcycle gang led by ed harris has found itself a neat. The members of a traveling renaissance faire, who saddle up on motorcycles instead of horses, ride from town to town to stage medieval jousting tournaments with combatants in suits of armor and wielding lances. And hes in fullblown redneck mode unshaven, paisley shirt, truckers cap, slovenly devouring a messy sandwich, etc. The following year romero directed kings screenplay for creepshow 1982. Jul 21, 2009 knightriders soundtrack from 1981, composed by donald rubinstein. Its too long and embarrassingly sincere when ed harris and tom savini mordred, essentially arent on screen.
George romeros unusual story of a modernday renaissance troupe whose participants follow a medieval code of honor. Knight rider 1982 knight rider giu miscellaneous, capcom vs snk. May 27, 2020 in this episode, the retro movie geek crew is joined by jason grooms find more from jason here. The film was the first of a three picture deal with executive producer salah m. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. You need bluray dvd player to view this bluray dvd. I believe its his first ever onscreen appearance as well. Romero was executive producer of the television series tales from the darkside 198488. Knightriders 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film by author and critic. Buy knightriders movie posters from movie poster shop.
Watch full episodes of knight rider and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Knightriders vhs 1981 film george romero, ed harris, tom. Dressed as the knights of the round table, the cyclists pick up a few bucks at local renaissance fairs, selling handicrafts made by the more talented members of the gang. On the plus side it also proves that the 80s didnt just produce friday the th movies, and that someone had an idea good enough to really make a film like this. George andrew romero february 4, 1940 july 16, 2017 was an americancanadian filmmaker, writer and editor, best known for his series of gruesome and satirical horror films about an imagined zombie apocalypse, beginning with night of the living dead 1968, which is often considered a progenitor of the fictional zombie of modern culture. The studio was unable to use the real pontiac banshee iv concept car for the movie, so instead it hired jay ohrberg star cars inc.
Knightriders the 1981 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Reportedly, the producers of knightriders 1981 received a payment so the producers of knight rider 1982 would be able to retain usage and not have to change their tv. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. What i will agree is that this movie is about a travelling renaissancefairetype troupe who style themselves after arthur and his knights. Romeros character study is a pretty touching look at a gang of outcasts coping with changing times. Reportedly, the producers of knightriders 1981 received a payment so the producers of knight rider 1982 would be able to retain usage and not have to change their tv series title. Romero aus dem jahr 1981 uber billy, dem chef einer. A medieval reenactment troupe find it increasingly difficult to keep their familylike group together, with pressure from local law enforcement, interest from entertainment agents and a growing sense of delusion from their leader.
Shortly after world war i and the creation of the first czechoslovak republic, two war veterans are confronted in a small village in the north. It was filmed entirely on location in the pittsburgh metro area, including fawn township and natrona during the summer of 1980. Rent knightriders 1981 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. This is a movie about a traveling renaissance fair that uses motorcycles instead of horses and stars ed harris and dr. Romeros knightriders 22 the knights give chase 1981 duration. A date with destiny costar tom savini reflects on knightriders.
The theme song, knight rider 2000, by jan hammer was released on his 1994 album drive. Before david hasselhoff became an embarrassing alcoholic, and even before his baywatch years with pamela anderson in the 90s, the man played michael knight back in the earlymid 1980s. Und die scharfe verschwimmt auch ab und an, aber der film is von 1981, also was solls. But savini is good and harris gives one of the great performances in any movie ever.
In reality, he revives and learns that his face has been altered and his identity has been. Starring ed harris, gary lahti, tom savini, amy ingersoll. Nov 25, 20 harris was already 30 when he starred in knightriders, but he only had one significant movie role under his belt as the bad guy in the longforgotten charles bronson film borderline, along with a handful of guest shots in tv series. The classics theme for august was hog wild and featured a lot of motorcycle movies made between those most awesome of years 19651975.
Its a weird little movie that starts with a then unknown ed harris in what appears to be a medieval woodland setting, dressing into his knight gear and getting upon his trust stead which happens to be a motorcycle. Dressed as the knights of the round table, the cyclists. Knight rider may very well have been the silliest of the bunch. The film, which mixes motorcycles with medieval customs, was released in the same year as the king arthurlegend film, excalibur 1981. Oct 28, 2008 knightriders soundtrack cd details and availability. With ed harris, gary lahti, tom savini, amy ingersoll. Knight rider tv series 19821986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The members of a traveling renaissance faire, who saddle up on motorcycles instead of horses, ride from town to town to stage medieval jousting tournaments with combatants in suits of armor and wielding lances, battleaxes, maces and broadswords. Romeros knightriders, is a 1981 american drama film written and directed by george a. Rent knightriders 1981 starring ed harris and patricia tallman on dvd and bluray. This is a brand new single sided reproduction print of a knightriders poster. Then in summer 1980, he took the lead in romeros most curious and beautiful film, playing billy king. Romero and starring ed harris, gary lahti, tom savini, amy ingersoll, patricia tallman, and christine forrest. Knightriders nude scenes naked pics and videos at mr.
Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. They worked together again on creepshow 2 1987, romero writing the screenplay based on kings stories. Watch knightriders 1981 full movie free online streaming tubi. Released by perseverance records in 2009 prd 028 containing music from knightriders 1981. Romeros knightriders may be hardcore ridiculous but beautifully and profoundly ridiculous. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer.
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