"The history of the knight": actors, characters, the idea of creating a movie

In medieval Europe, often hosted tournaments that were popular with both participants and spectators. The story of the knight tells about this. Actors (photo attached), characters and other interesting facts related to the picture of 2001, we will consider further.

The main components

Interest in the picture was huge. Impressive in terms of the Hollywood standards, the budget brought a profit, which was quite satisfied with the company. Success was ensured by several facts: maximum immersion in details and the use of anachronisms, which in itself remains an atypical cinematic method. For example, dances or modern rock compositions, which could not sound in the picture, which tells of the Middle Ages. The viewer sees the main character first as a little boy dreaming of becoming a knight, and afterwards - a matured hero. This, according to the viewers, provided a strong emotional connection with the character.

As they noted, the details of the past and the present became the main component of the success of the picture "The Story of a Knight". Actors who have performed the main roles deserve special attention.

Born winner

What else is the film known for? Of course, the participation of the Australian actor Heath Ledger. For his creative ascent, those who had time to fall in love with his fans watched with great excitement. Even in his teens he went to conquer Sydney, fulfilling his main dream. But to become a star of the screen, it was not possible to earn recognition of millions at home. Having played several minor roles on local television, Heath moves with his family to Hollywood, where the real ascent begins.

The first picture was comedy melodrama "10 reasons for my hatred." It was followed by the military drama "Patriot", and, finally, "The History of the Knight". Actors on the platform always spoke of Ledger with warmth, despite the fact that he sometimes exhibited his "star" character. Admirers of his talent can say with certainty: "History ..." remains a landmark film work in the filmography of Heath.

Subsequently, the actor quickly "gained" turns to settle in the star elite. Textured appearance, sense of humor and diligence led Ledger to the list of the most sought-after artists.

Trying himself in different genres, he agreed to difficult roles, requiring physical skill and maximum concentration. Following the comedies and fighters in the life of Hit, an adventure drama "Knight's Story" appears. Actors who worked with him in the film, said later that Ledger tried to perform all the tricks himself. Most of the filming, he spent in heavy knightly armor, specially made for the picture. The director still insisted on the help of a backup, but even with the participation of a professional, there were accidents that , fortunately, turned out to be insignificant.

From dancers to princesses

In the picture, Ledger plays the role of a man who himself plays a role. He appears as the protagonist, squire William Thatcher, who, in turn, pretends to be a knight named Sir Ulrich to take part in the tournament. In the image of the latter, the hero wins a series of victories.

Not only the main actors of the film "The Story of the Knight", but also the actresses were carefully selected by the director at the preparatory stage of production. Without a female character, virtually no film does. In general, this picture has become for many, one of the first in his career. Unknown Shannyn Sossamon played the role of Lady Jocelyn, William's sweetheart. A native of Hawaii, the actress moved with her parents to California, where she planned to become a dancer. But good dance data did not come in handy - at some point the girl was carried away by music, acted as a DJ. When she was at the birthday party of her brother Gwyneth Paltrow, she was seen by a casting agent and invited to try.

To be approved for the role, Shannin had to go through five plays. Lady Jocelyn became her first big role. And although critics in many ways noted the mediocrity of the game, the further career of the beginning actress quickly went up. In 2002, Shannin became the girl Josh Hartnett in "40 days and 40 nights." This comedy allowed her to play in a number of other youthful films.

From England to America

English poet Jeffrey Chaucer - not a fictional, but a really existing character. His biography is significantly changed, but he also appears in the picture "The Story of a Knight." Actors of the basic staff were already approved, but the director was still looking for someone to play the role of a positive hero, helping William win victories in tournaments. The candidacy of Paul Bettany liked Brian Helgeland at once. Bettany himself received the first recognition in his native England, which he exchanged for Hollywood. "The history of the knight" became for him a successful launch pad. The next project was "Mind Games" and "Dogville". In a short space of time, the actor turned into a promising star.

Paul played in a variety of successful films, including the "Da Vinci Code", "Iron Man", "Legion", "Avengers", "Excellence". He is married to a colleague in the shop, actress Jennifer Connelly.

"The history of the knight": actors and supporting roles

The secondary images presented in the film are bright and interesting, and therefore deserve a special mention:

• Roland and Watt. Friends of the character Ledger, often help him in tournaments. Played by actors Mark Eddy and Alan Tudic
• Count Ademar. The main opponent of William Thatcher, played by Rufus Sewell
• Edward the Black Prince. Another real historical person, the eldest son of the English king. His role was played by James Purefoy.
• In addition, in the episodic images in the film are busy actors Christopher Keiznov, Laura Fraser, Berenice Bejoe and others.