A Kid in King Arthur's Court
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A Kid in King Arthur's Court is a 1995 film directed by Michael Gottlieb, and produced by Walt Disney Studio Entertainment.
It is based on the famous Mark Twain novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, adapted for the 20th Century.
Taglines: Joust Do It.
- Calvin Fuller is about to break curfew... by 1500 years.
Plot summary
Calvin Fuller is a nerdy young adolescent living in Reseda, California. The gangly, unsure youth is first seen standing at bat, ready for yet another strike out. Suddenly a terrible earthquake hits and as the others run for safety, the hapless Calvin is swallowed up in a gaping chasm. He falls and falls until he finds himself landing on the head of a 6th-century black knight. Upon hearing of his miraculous appearance, the eldery King Arthur, seeing him as the savior Merlin predicted would appear, dubs the boy Calvin of Reseda and invites him to dine with the court.
Calvin begins his knight training to help Arthur retain his crown. When the earthquake hit, lucky Calvin managed to grab his knapsack and is therefore able to wow the Arthurians with his futuristic magic that includes an introduction to rock and roll via CD-player, and a wonderful Swiss Army kinfe. The young wizard also shows them how to make rollerblades. His work wins him adulation and renown, but it also rouses the jealousy of the wicked Lord Belasco who will use any means to take over the throne. Meanwhile, Calvin finds himself falling for young-princess Katey.
Main cast
- Thomas Ian Nicholas... Calvin Fuller
- Joss Ackland...King Arthur
- Art Malik... Lord Belasco
- Paloma Baeza... Princess Katey
- Kate Winslet... Princess Sarah
- David Tysall... Ratan
- Daniel Craig... Master Kane