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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Released Apr 22, 1949

1 hr. 47 min.

Musical

Comedy

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44%

9 Reviews

Tomatometer

51%

500+ Ratings

Audience Score

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.

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Shadowman4710

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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bill t

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

The best fantasy movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

A great movie. While done, must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/18

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Tay Garnett

Director

Bing Crosby

Hank Martin

Rhonda Fleming

Alisande La Carteloise

William Bendix

Sir Sagramore

Cedric Hardwicke

Lord Pendragon

Henry Wilcoxon

Sir Lancelot

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Bob Thomas

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

Jun 19, 2019

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Roger Moore

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Lump this one among the lesser musical lights of The Studio Era, and move on.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 25, 2021

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Michael Szymanski

International Press Academy

Rated: 1/5

Oct 7, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 24, 2005

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

Pleasant but unmemorable fantasy from the Twain novel

Rated: 2/5

May 12, 2005

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Colorful, tuneful Crosby vehicle

Rated: 4/5

Oct 19, 2004

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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
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