A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions of grandeur.
Practical Effects
Real motorcycle jousting stunts — no CGI, just lunatics on bikes.
Direction
Romero's most personal film, financed by his own Night profits.
Acting
Young Ed Harris commits 110% to playing a guy who thinks he's King Arthur.
Director
George A. Romero
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The motorcycle stunts were performed by actual medieval reenactors Romero found in Pittsburgh, not professional stunt riders.
Romero intended this as his statement on the death of 1960s idealism — the 'king' represents artists refusing to sell out while the world commodifies their rebellion. It's Dawn of the Dead's capitalism critique, but with feelings.
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