A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1949

1h 47m

Musical

Comedy

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7 Reviews

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Following a head injury sustained during a storm, Hank Martin (Bing Crosby) comes to in Camelot in the year 528. Thought to be a criminal, Hank is brought before King Arthur (Cedric Hardwicke) and the evil magician Merlin (Murvyn Vye). Using his knowledge of technology, Hank convinces everyone that he has special powers. After falling for the lovely Alisande (Rhonda Fleming), Hank must duel with her fiancé, Lancelot (Henry Wilcoxon), and save the king from Merlin's fiendish scheme.

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

06/19/2019

A handsome if uninspired refilming of the familiar Mark Twain story.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

07/24/2005

3/5

Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

05/12/2005

2/5

Pleasant but unmemorable fantasy from the Twain novel

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

10/19/2004

4/5

Colorful, tuneful Crosby vehicle

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

04/24/2003

4/5

Amusing version of the Twain tale with good cast and songs.

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

07/30/2002

2/5

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Shadowman4710

08/25/2023

A charming if dated adaptation of Mark Twain's classic tale. Bing Crosby was perfectly cast as "Sir Boss," the 20th century mechanic mysteriously transported to the realm of King Arthur. The supporting cast which includes Cecil Hardwicke, William Bendix, and Rhonda Fleming are all fine but this is Crosby's film from start to finish. A must see for any fans of "Mr. Cros" but it's probably going to bore younger viewers.

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04/13/2022

The most embarrassing comedy ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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11/26/2019

It's a little funny, defiently interesting, defiently something, yeah, it passed the time.

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bill t

@Spuzz 09/16/2019

An ok adaption of this Mark Twain classic. Though maybe it's just me in thinking that not just this, but the source material is a wee bit dated. Also, that's an awful long flashback.

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01/31/2019

The best fantasy movie ever made!

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09/25/2018

A great movie. While done, must see.

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Tay Garnett

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Hank Martin

Rhonda Fleming

Alisande La Carteloise

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Lord Pendragon

Henry Wilcoxon

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Synopsis

Following a head injury sustained during a storm, Hank Martin (Bing Crosby) comes to in Camelot in the year 528. Thought to be a criminal, Hank is brought before King Arthur (Cedric Hardwicke) and the evil magician Merlin (Murvyn Vye). Using his knowledge of technology, Hank convinces everyone that he has special powers. After falling for the lovely Alisande (Rhonda Fleming), Hank must duel with her fiancé, Lancelot (Henry Wilcoxon), and save the king from Merlin's fiendish scheme.

Director: Tay Garnett
Producer: Robert Fellows
Screenwriter: Edmund Beloin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 1949, Original
Release Date (DVD): May 6, 2003
Runtime: 1h 47m