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The Green Knight 2021
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A 2021 dark fantasy adventure film, The Green Knight stars Dev Patel as Gawain, who embarks on a quest to confront the Green Knight. This film, directed, written, produced, and edited by David Lowery, adapts a 14th-century poem titled Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Supporting roles include Alicia Vikander (who appears in a dual role), Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, and Ralph Ineson as the titular character. The movie opened in the United States on July 30, 2021 through A24. Critics praised its cinematography, score, performances—especially Patel's—production design, and David Lowery's originality, direction, and screenplay. Box office returns exceeded $20 million despite a budget of $15 million.
Cast
- Dev PatelSir Gawain
- Alicia Vikander
- The Lady,{{efn|Despite being identifiedLady Bertilak
- Joel Edgertonthe Lord
- Sarita ChoudhuryMother
- Sean Harristhe King
- Ralph Inesonthe Green Knight
- Barry Keoghanthe Scavenger
- Erin KellymanWinifred
- Kate Dickiethe Queen
- Atheena FrizzellYoungest Sister
- Nita MishraOlder Sister
- Tara McDonaghMiddle Sister
- Emmet O'Brienthe Magician
- Helena Brownethe Sightless Woman
- Megan TiernanGawain's Young Queen
- Sam Uppal LynchGawain's son
- Adam KarimGawain's son
- Ruth PatelGawain's daughter
- Rose PatelGawain's daughter
Crew
- Director
- David Lowery
- Screenplay
- David Lowery
- Producer
- Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, David Lowery, Timothy Headington, Theresa Steele Page
- Cinematography
- Andrew Droz Palermo
- Editing
- David Lowery
- Music
- Daniel Hart
Details
- Production
- A24, Bron Studios, Ley Line Entertainment, Sailor Bear, Wild Atlantic Pictures
- Distributor
- A24 (United States), Elevation Pictures (Canada)
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $20 million
