New Adventures of a Yankee in King Arthur's Court
The plane of the American pilot Hank Morgan got lost in time. The pilot falls into temporary loop and finds himself at the era of the glorious King Arthur. Here he is destined to meet the legendary knights of the Round Table and the insidious Queen Morgana - the sister of the king, the beautiful Sandy and the wise Wizard. He will find himself in the rags of a slave and in knightly armor, to witness the greatness and death of the kingdom.
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Plot Summary
A modern-day bicycle mechanic from Connecticut is zapped back in time to the days of King Arthur. He finds himself in Camelot, a land of knights and sorcery, where he must use his 20th-century knowledge to survive and impress the locals. He attempts to modernize the kingdom and navigate the treacherous court, all while trying to find a way back home.
Critical Reception
The film was largely panned by critics and audiences alike, considered a weak adaptation of Mark Twain's classic novel. Its humor was often seen as dated, and the performances were generally uninspired, failing to capture the satirical wit of the source material.
What Reviewers Say
- A humorless and uninspired adaptation of a beloved novel.
- The film fails to capture the satirical essence of Mark Twain's work.
- Lacks charm and relies on predictable gags.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was written by Michael Barrie and Jim Mulholland, who previously worked on 'Spitting Image' and 'Sesame Street'.
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