Knightriders


Knightriders, also known as George A. Romeros Knightriders, is a 1981 American drama film written and directed by George A. Romero and starring Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll, Patricia Tallman and Ken Foree. It was filmed entirely on location in the Pittsburgh metro area, with major scenes in suburban Fawn Township and Natrona.

Billy Ed Harris leads a traveling troupe that jousts on motorcycles. King William, as he styles himself, tries to lead the troupe according to his Arthurian ideals. However, the constant pressure of balancing those ideals against the modern day realities and financial pressures of running the organization are beginning to strain the group. Billy is also plagued by a recurring dream of a black bird. Tensions are exacerbated by Billys constantly pushing himself despite being injured and the arrival of a promoter named Bontempi Martin Ferrero, who wants to represent the troupe.After Billy spends a night in jail watching a member of his troupe beaten because Billy has refused a payoff to a corrupt local cop, Billy returns to the fairground where the troupe is next to perform and is shocked that some members want to join with the promoter. His sense of betrayal is heightened when his queen, Linet Amy Ingersoll, admits that her feelings for him may not be the reason she remains with the troupe. ........

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