A Monty Pythonesque tale of a band of Crusaders who find themselves in possession of an alien ship and the alien to pilot it. Armed with the means to conquer the Holy Land, the naive Crusaders set off on a grand crusade, only to find themselves not in Jerusalem, but at the mercy of an entire alien world.
In medieval England, a group of hapless villagers discover a crashed alien spaceship. Mistaking it for a divine chariot, they embark on a bizarre quest to the stars to fight a holy war against the galaxy's alien inhabitants. Their medieval weaponry and naivete clash hilariously with advanced alien technology.
The High Crusade was a low-budget independent film that garnered a cult following for its unique premise and earnest, if amateurish, execution. It's often described as a 'geeky' and 'charming' B-movie that appeals to fans of unconventional science fiction and fantasy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's humorous juxtaposition of medieval and sci-fi elements, calling it a fun, if flawed, viewing experience.
The film was largely financed by the filmmakers themselves and shot with a very limited budget, leading to its distinct independent B-movie aesthetic.
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