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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949)

"Its laughter will ring through the centuries!"

6.219491h 46mEN
ComedyFantasyMusicRomance

Directed by Tay Garnett

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

EN

Release

April 18, 1949

Director

Tay Garnett

Overview

A bump on the head sends Hank Martin, 1905 auto mechanic, to Arthurian England, 528 A.D., where he is befriended by Sir Sagramore le Desirous and gains power by judicious use of technology. He and Alisande, the King's niece, fall in love at first sight, which draws unwelcome attention from her fianc...

Cast

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Hank Martin

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Alisande La Carteloise

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

King Arthur

William Bendix

William Bendix

Sir Sagramore

Murvyn Vye

Murvyn Vye

Merlin

Virginia Field

Virginia Field

Morgan Le Fay

Joseph Vitale

Joseph Vitale

Sir Logris

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Sir Lancelot

Richard Webb

Richard Webb

Sir Galahad

Alan Napier

Alan Napier

High Executioner

Julia Faye

Julia Faye

Lady Penelope

Mary Field

Mary Field

Peasant woman

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A bump on the head sends Hank Martin, 1905 auto mechanic, to Arthurian England, 528 A.D., where he is befriended by Sir Sagramore le Desirous and gains power by judicious use of technology. He and Alisande, the King's niece, fall in love at first sight, which draws unwelcome attention from her fiancée Sir Lancelot; but worse trouble befalls when Hank meddles in the kingdom's politics.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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