William is Knighted | A Knight's Tale

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After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.
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William is Knighted | A Knight's Tale

[@brocksamson212]

As a kid I truly thought he did discover said linage, as an adult, I know he basically said "We did our own research and I say he's nobility, I'm the crown prince and you can't dispute me fuck you he's a knight now."

[@ChristofferViken]

Oh, there most likely was royal blood. You just need one royal bastard (the original use of the term: child born out of wedlock) somewhere in the family. So the research is as simple as "royalty waved their dicks around so much that there's bound to be some royal blood in everyone" then followed by what you said.

[@EZboba]

Haha😂😂😂 very true🤣🤣🤣

[@thereader6667]

Me too, but his eyes say it all. Great acting.

[@devingiannini2077]

"Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough. But you also tilt when you should withdraw and that is knightly too." Words cannot express how amazing I think this line is

[@Otaku155]

And yet today people actually think simply buying a square meter of land will actually elevate them to a title that is higher than the one William receives in this scene...

[@kharilane1340]

BEST. SCENE. IN. THE. MOVIE.

[@houseofmars4319]

You are not wrong. So understated and yet magnificent.

[@corruptangel6793]

This scene perfectly encapsulates how fickle the mob is

[@BonhommeVert.Br.St-Jean]

I was just about to post this

[@jmcc8718]

A good mans fate, jesus christ being the prime example of the mob turning against the righteous

[@rexlumontad5644]

Humans are fickle creatures who would be your best friend and then your worst enemy in a heartbeat.

[@wendyhardin5259]

I just wonder how poor people throw perfectly good vegetables away. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chakinabox]

Makes me think of Agent K's quote from Men in Black "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it."

[@ephemispriest8069]

The good part of "screw the rules I'm royalty".

[@mudyao]

More like “screw the rules; I make them”

[@erikanderson123]

Working title, right?

[@nikushim6665]

Thing is there isn't a rule against it, historically royalty could grant nobility to anyone. Wasn't super uncommon for high nobility to grant a peasant title and lands to protect as reward of exceptional ability such military service.

[@jonytriseral8159]

actually in real life , the prince power was vested in by his father the king so he could dub anyone who is worthy to be his personal knight , imagine to be the prince's and future king knight is way more value than be another noble's.

[@stephennewton2777]

James Purefoy is an underrated actor. He always brings depth and intensity to his roles.

[@TheRealForgetfulElephant]

For real whenever I think of Marcus Antonius I think of James Purefoy

[@thegreatselkie6009]

I love him. ❤

[@wendyhardin5259]

Oh absolutely.

[@danielabeckham7397]

He is the most believable royal I’ve ever seen portrayed in film. Doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes 😂

[@icy29]

Solomon Kane💯

[@alextabet9247]

Sadly, Edward of Woodstock (the Black Prince), never got to be king. He died before his father, and as such, his brother, Richard ascended to the throne as Richard II. We are talking about the mid 14th century, at the height of the 100 year war between France and England. I say sadly because the Black Prince was regarded as a model of chivalry and noted for his excellence as a military strategist, his generosity and his integrity. The Knight's Tale certainly did his character justice. In the three scenes he is in, both he, and the actor who portrays him (James Purefoy) steal the show.

[@graceskerp]

Richard II was Edward's son.

[@Tavarahissi]

This would have been hilarious with the "constitutional peasants" from Monty Python Holy Grail in the crowd... "ooooh.. your personal historians,eh?!" 💀

[@Jas-ny7lm]

Actually, if you listen carefully, when Edward says "This is my word, and as such is beyond contestation", you can hear a woman in the crowd say "Oh, it's like THAT, is it?"

[@TheAceFireChild]

@@Jas-ny7lm omg you can XD i thought you was joking but nope you can hear her

[@gerardhunt1890]

that's hilarious

[@davidisaacson5806]

"Come see the violence inherent in the system"

[@mat7083]

@@Jas-ny7lmNo one dared contradict the prince lol

[@codyking4848]

The real Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, was known to be a tenacious fighter and a brilliant tactician who often rode against the advice of his council in the vanguard of his army, and scouted positions personally. While the Black Prince did suffer some defeats, overall he acquitted himself quite well on the medieval battlefields of the time. Prince Edward was also known to have a disdain of the pomp and fluff of royal proceedings, and endeared himself to the lower classes by showing them mercy and kindness. However, this only applied to his own people - when the Black Prince was in enemy territory, no hovel was safe, no village off limits, true scorched earth policy. However, during actual combat, the Black Prince displayed a great amount of chivalry, skill, and fearlessness.. he was one of the greatest commanders to fight in the Hundred Year's War, and an immensely talented and deadly knight with all forms of weaponry, mounted or dismounted. To fight personal combat with the Black Prince almost certainly meant your doom. The true mark of a ferocious warrior, and a great leader. One of England's finest.

[@nuntana2]

Nice 😉

[@Kitchdmn3]

“I will FONG you!” and “This is my word, and as such is BEYOND CONTESTATION!” Two quotes I love to use.

[@erikatamayo1925]

Flog....not fong. To flog is basically the same thing as to whip someone.

[@FerretJohn]

@@erikatamayo1925 No, he definitely said Fong. And if you wish to contest it please see the two large men with swords over there, they'll be happy to take your complaints.

[@erikatamayo1925]

@@FerretJohn lmao smh. They don't worry me. However, I would like to know the definition of the alleged word "fong"

[@T.W.Gamers]

@@erikatamayo1925To kick or to f*ck someone basically.

[@gothadritha13]

​@@erikatamayo1925 "fong" is an old English word meaning "to kick"

[@eddiekalista3222]

I always wondered if he actually had historians who discovered this, or if he decided that this guy was worthy of knighthood and felt this explanation is the easiest to hand waive “nah, he was noble the whole time. The paperwork got lost in the mail”.

[@AngelArm1110]

Same, I always imagined it being some kind of technicality, but never the less an explanation that the public would accept at face value, hence why he threw in that bit at the end about his word being law, as if any of them needed to be reminded at all, but as a veiled way of saying don't ask, don't tell.

[@spencergsmith]

Nah, the whole point of the film is that a man can change his stars. Him actually being royalty negates that. Plus, you can tell Edward is making it up, that’s why he said his word is “beyond contestation.”

[@toddkes5890]

He needed someone to kill Adhemar, and thought William could do it? He had also talked to William during an earlier joust, plus seeing William's friends being loyal to him convinced him that William could be trusted. So part need, part tool, and part trust. Prince Edward had likely been getting nervous about Adhemar's ambition and honor (or lack of it), and figured that William would be more useful. William had the basics (willing to fight, encouraging loyalty in friends), and by becoming a knight William's ambitions were dealt with.

[@walover165]

Oh no, he totally bullshitted. Privileges of being a Prince and all. But who's gonna challenge the Crown Prince of England and call him a liar?

[@khronostheavenger8923]

Could be both. The Prince could've gone up to his historians and been like "Hey, I'm going to need some forged documents to give this guy some royal heritage." "Sure thing boss."

[@oldgoat142]

3:20 onwards; the moment has come where William's life has been directed since he was a boy. This is what he's been dreaming about. By taking that knee, with Prince Edward ready to knight him, that dream has crystallized to reality. This has always been one of my favorite scenes. That, and about leadership. "You're men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, it would be enough."

[@MySnakeisSolidus]

Your*

[@123FUG33]

Good karma. It’s good to be kind in general, because you never know the friends or enemies you could be making. 💯

[@heinzyketchupy4175]

… this is my word, and as such is beyond contestation! what a way to say “I’m the shit and you can’t do anything about it”

[@remingtontucker9364]

He became a knight the first time with a lie and officially a knight with a nother lie from someone no one dare challenge

[@stealthynaxo]

Thank god he had good historians on his side. Here's to the noble historians, Bullshitus the 69th and Liarliariticus Pantson Firus.

[@PelikeMaia]

Knighted by Marc Anthony himself

[@calvinsuu1949]

Along side of Robert Baretheon....

[@stevenkimdmd]

"I am your master, by the sacred oath under the standards of the 13th"

[@abdaloser]

Could imagine this scene with "STAND AT F'ING ATTENTION WHEN IM TALKING TO YOU"

[@joemaye3527]

“Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough.” I cannot think of a better compliment, or a better standard for what it means to be a good leader. This was SUCH a a great scene!!!

[@truthguide1742]

I love this scene. Especially the knighting by the Prince. I felt pride for the Prince & SIR William. It makes me tear up a little. (Sniff)

[@QuadirBrown-xt7iv]

Hell yeah.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sethcarson5212]

Chaucer's speech that was cut here was excellent but I must admit, i get why it was cut. The stated reason that it would detract from Edward saving the day and I've also come to appreciate how all of his friends are defending him (unsuccessfully) with their weapons and Chaucer tries and fails to defend him with his words. "Listen to me" just hits harder without the speech.

[@joeg746]

Agreed. To allow him to reach the crowd even a little would introduce the idea of hope, which the scene did not call for. Much better for the pleas of their master wordsmith to be completely ignored to ensure the audience understood that his men were utterly powerless to affect the mob.

[@tempestates13]

The prince shows up. Everyone: Oh shit.

[@charlesmillard596]

I didn’t realize till I watched again recently. Saying he if from an ancient line basically freed him from the need of multiple generations which was a requirement for many of the tournaments. They had to prove knighthood for up to 3 generations in an early scene.

[@jeremytung1632]

“Your men love you, if I knew nothing else about you that would be enough.” Literal chills. And honestly a few tears too.

[@Buffster0896]

Bet he was thinking "Damn I'm glad I showed this dude some mercy at that other tournament! Now I'll follow my lord wherever into battle"!!

[@aubreyt.copeland5019]

This has got to be one of the best scenes in any film I’ve ever seen.

[@farstrider79]

I really hope you've seen more movies since this comment.

[@xoxolovechristielynn]

To me, the completely silent but electric portrayal by Paul Bettany in this scene, is so so powerful. When he closes his teary eyes while William is being knighted, and you see him finally exhale, it’s just magical to me.

[@erikanderson123]

Right? Paul Bettany displays a master class of acting right there by simply closing his eyes, showing the depth of understanding of the significance of the situation his character experiences. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was moved by that simple gesture.

[@hydewhyte4364]

As a scribe, he's the only one there who actually understands what just happened. But at the same time ... he's sitting in the presence of royalty without leave. Big fautpas

[@Lexicommonzero]

You got Robert Borathean, Vision, and Wash on your side, you bet you're gonna be alright in this movie

[@chunmunsgoel3633]

At the same time, your the F#cking Joker.

[@waynewintermute3869]

I loved this movie! Rip heath ledger!

[@jBKht931]

One of dozens of goosebump scenes in this movie. I can't see it often enough.

[@Mrkabrat]

0:15 Robert Baratheon before he leveled up

[@DaviHorner]

Or before he found booze.

[@heathb4319]

Hahaha...good one

[@danielabeckham7397]

Omg I have seen this movie (and GOT) a million times and I’ve never realized Roland was Robert Baratheon 😮

[@jawo8754]

Well considering the actor who played Robert Baratheon was one of the friends….. Though the actor who played Edward the Black Prince would have been perfect to play the younger version of Robert if they had done a show of “Robert’s Rebellion” twenty years ago.

[@JBrander]

Gods he was strong then!

[@Thymus]

It's still so depressing he killed himself... not only because it's sad that anyone does but for all the great movies you knew he would have made.

[@TheColosiss]

And thus, a king had one *TRUE* knight.

[@stevensanderson2817]

Its still odd to me that he had to go the route of saying hey we found some ancient lineage, back then you could be knighted for a multitude of things. Lands, titles, and princesses were things to be traded for good alliances and someone like this with the bravery of a knight I would think would have been an easy argument for knighting legitimately.

[@joffrecordan]

So, the answer is probably just the writing being dramatic. However, earlier in the film, they establish that certain jousting competitions had a lineage qualification. The reason the group picks up Chaucer is because they need his writing talent to forge fake Patents of Nobility establishing that "Ulrich" hails from several generations of nobility. When William was arrested, the tournament officials (tipped off by Adhamar) were asking to examine his Patents. By giving William an ancient lineage, The Black Prince is allowing Sir William to meet the requirements of entry for the current tournament and any thereafter. It may also prevent him from being retroactively stripped of his past wins.

[@stevensanderson2817]

@@joffrecordan Thats a good case

[@MrVelocity111]

One of the best movies made ( honor) most people have lost it😞

[@vital5433]

He is the same guy as us, from our yard, who was able to reach the heavens and get a star

[@orochimochi905]

And like that the prince secured the loyalty of the foremost tournament knight in the land. Really heads up move. Gotta love when the best thing to do is also the right thing to do.

[@jasonstimac238]

Ok, can we all agree that this is the greatest movie of all time?

[@joffrecordan]

It's definitely my favorite sports movie.

[@logic-facts]

And all the people cheered Sir William... After they all threw rotten food at him all day.

[@Nomadbushman]

Robert Baratheon before he was King

[@earth_ling]

One of my all time favorite movies. Love it.

[@albertovillamarin6947]

Un caballero nace hasta del hogar más humilde, su valor, coraje, entrega, determinación y convicción son sus verdaderos atributos frente a sus enemigos...

[@aztec4033]

R.i.p one of my favorite actors.

[@CurrentlyOnLV-426]

The crowd: "We didn't go to school! We have no idea what you're saying! What's contestation?"

[@vitoc8454]

Good thing he has royal robes and guards, because how do so many people instantly recognize this dude in an era before the printing press and paintings that actually *looked like* the things they represented Remember that scene where he competed in disguise and later took off his helmet? The crowd instantly gasped instead of going, "wait, who dafuq is that?"

[@timradke7775]

It’s nice he had vision helping him

[@tempestates13]

Alan Tudyk is amazing. I'm enjoying him in Resident Alien

[@eriklarson2066]

Knight is a great night

[@AmarieloiseJung]

Where is the knightly slap?

[@robbase5235]

I wish Jeff's speech had made the final cut. It brings so much emotion.

[@SaraP.-mi8gg]

James Purefoy delivered the best Mark Antony portrayal I have ever seen... right on the money

[@miketoomey3260]

How do you know?

[@LillianFerrante]

Great movie amazing talent rest in peace 🙏😇❤️heath legder

[@crataeguscrusgalli]

Some of Great Britain's current knights seem far less knightly. Indeed, some seem tyrannical and cowardly.

[@markbooth1117]

So true, gone has Chivalry, etc. Now Knighthoods, even Lordships can be literally bought if you know the right people in power. All wrong.

[@Targanar]

Hm, Middle Age like movie and the soldiers have helmets from 16-17th century. OMG :-)

[@dirtydan2695]

Underrated movie. Very fun decent story great actors.

[@TUHANbukanorangARAB]

Then he must fight against the Dark Knight.

[@danablack2288]

Such a fickle crowd.

[@viperville4202]

As a fan of this movie I will always remember this scene no matter what hands down

[@calvinsuu1949]

Octavian, Robert Stannis, and the Joker....the ultimate crossover

[@adrianoadriano7772]

who is robert stannis*?You mean robert baratheon?

[@calvinsuu1949]

@@adrianoadriano7772 yes...also the irish guy played in the transformers

[@sereese4937]

You mean Mark Anthony, not Octavian

[@WarGhoulKharas]

It's Robert Baratheon, two Jokers, Marc Antony, and Vision. Alan Tudyk voiced Joker in the Harley Quinn series.

[@HendrikausS]

0:33 she looks little bit assasin with the 2 hammer and ready to fight position

[@TACallender]

I wish Queen could have done the sound tract for the movie, it would have been epic.

[@allensheets9369]

one of the best scenes in movies....

[@Klaymour28]

One of my all time favorite top 10 movies!!

[@afnanali752]

Greatest all time ❤🇪🇺

[@dilhara_de_silva]

Reminds me of Dunk and Baelor Breakspear

[@JamesSullivan-c8f]

Missing the tomato/mothers cooking line...i would have enjoyed the clip much more with that necessary ten seconds added.

[@thegreatquakester]

William treated Edward with respect, honor, and mercy when he was injured and had to withdraw. Then William was the only one with the balls to joust with Edward knowing he was the future king. Edward probably noticed the rivalry brewing between him and Adamar, then he finds out that William had been hiding his true identity as well just to compete and his rival exposed that knowledge to the public right before the championship match like a total coward. A wise, honorable man in a position of extreme power (such as a prince) seeing a man who’d treated him with such respect and honor while thinking he was just any ordinary knight get screwed like that by a coward? That was a situation he felt compelled to rectify at once. In fact, after the tournament I hope Adamar’s lands and titles were stripped from him for such cowardice.

[@АндрейЗубок-б9н]

Настоящие друзья!

[@pauly1dad]

I did like this movie despite the historical inaccuracies. This scene is great, although in reality Edward would not have done this. The nobility took a very dim view of a commoner posing as a belted knight. Although he could have been knighted for personal service , i.e. , bravery in battle.

[@AJ0223]

Imagine even thinking about "historical inaccuracies" while watching this lol grow up man

[@lordmclovin3694]

2nd greatest Knighting sequence ever so slightly piped by Boormans Excalibur where Arthur is made King.

[@Brentisimo]

When knights drew their swords, the mob calmed down awfully quickly.

[@vitoc8454]

Meanwhile, in Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Balian: "Ayt, imma knight a couple dozen randos at the same time, no 'royal blood' needed."

[@bigmike2464]

Damn, RObert Barratheon Defending the Joker; James Purefoy is briilliant in any role

[@redsol3629]

The majority are a ravenous mob. The sword keeps them docile.

[@musicalsongs9761]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@WalkerChristopher11]

Robert Baratheon was the first up to defend William.

[@craigritchie8470]

People tend to forget that now that he is a Knight the fun and games are over. He’d be expected to lead men into battle and go fight for real life and death consequences.

[@medajim9092]

this movie was campy and trite.. but it has its moments.

[@juanj.smithrobertob.sarcos1347]

I like the way the story board was plotted.😁😆😁😁😆 Sire William, I knight thee 😁😆😁😆😁😆😁😆

[@richardcooper-tx4zp]

sir, sire was the king

[@jhands1988]

All the people in the crowd “I don’t know what contestation mean but that sounds like bull shit”

[@CodyHill-m7s]

My name is Cody Hill I am descendant from the Iceland king called Rollo

[@donaldmiller4386]

I absolutly fawking love this movie

[@pattysouza2954]

I love this movie.

[@aviatorej79]

Real question to all English. Is being knighted a high honor?

[@tyeclark3677]

Heath ledger was phenomenal, I hope to chat with him when I reach the other side

[@stormcrusher90]

I cry every time... I Just cant

[@Raven.flight]

I love this movie

[@KL-zg7lu]

*when you connect your DNA testing through everyone*

[@Athain1]

Extended scene of this is so much better.

[@AJ0223]

Tbh the cut scene is brilliant but I think it's better without it

[@MorganWright-p8g]

"Now, if I may repay the kindness you once showed me..." **Jabs him with a lance**

[@henkkayltiopainen1462]

goddamn what a great movie!!!

[@amigodetodosyoupapi]

Damn it I love this film!!

[@AllenHanPR]

"That is my word that is beyond cntestation" Crowd: That is a big word....

[@emersonbolen784]

AWESOME scene!!!

[@bigdog3628]

the extended version is better. Chaucer calms the crowd down with his silver tongue then the Prince steps forward as shown in the clip.

[@allensheets9369]

the of making a knights tale 2 where sir william fights for the prince and at this time the prince is now the king and some one is trying to take the throne

[@DymspiroSpero]

Я могу гарантировать что свезу ваши головы в одно место)))))))

[@juliosergioviegas6102]

Heath Ledger , the Joker ? , ( Heath Ledger , o coringa ? )

[@XAXO-PG]

Title please

[@zam601]

Robert Baratheon, Vision, the pirate from that dodgeball movie and The Joker.

[@tempestates13]

That's Wash the polite from Firefly to you

[@zam601]

@tempestates13 also mr nobody in doom patrol

[@musicalsongs9761]

Love you💕😘

[@dr.davidwho4053]

💖💖✨✨✨

[@Awakeninghumanzombies247]

👍🏰🗡️🤴👸🦁👑🛶🕊️🌈💛♾️