Knights of the City (1986): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Knights of the City is a 1986 music action film directed by Dominic Orlando, starring Leon Isaac Kennedy as Troy, Nicholas Campbell and Floyd Levine. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $601,451 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Dominic Orlando
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knights of the City About?
The premise of Knights of the City without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It Was The Night Of Their Lives A street Gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract.
Knights of the City Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- gang
- punk rocker
Knights of the City Cast & Characters
Leon Isaac Kennedy leads the cast as Troy, with Nicholas Campbell as Joey and Floyd Levine as McGruder. Directed by Dominic Orlando; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dominic Orlando
- Leon Isaac Kennedy as Troy
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Nicholas Campbell as Joey - Floyd Levine as McGruder
- Michael Ansara as Mr. Delamo
Also Starring in Knights of the City
· 14 more- Janine Turner Brooke
- Smokey Robinson Themselves
- Jeff Moldovan Carlos
- Stoney Jackson Eddie
- Jay Amor Red Cap
- Wendy Barry Jasmine
- Kurtis Blow Themselves
- Mark Morales Fat Boys
- John Mengatti Mookie
- Damon Wimbley Fat Boys
- Darren Robinson Fat Boys
- Deney Terrio Themselves
- Peter Nicholas Hairboy
- Harry Wayne Casey Themselves
Knights of the City Plot Summary
What happens in Knights of the City from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Royals are a multi-ethnic street gang led by Troy Leon Isaac Kennedy, a figure who knows that life on the mean streets can only lead to a dead end. With a firm belief in discipline and a shared musical dream, he tries to steer the group toward a serious goal: becoming professional performers who can turn their talents into a legitimate future. Yet within the crew, there are voices like Joey Nicholas Campbell, who contend that their musical ambitions are pulling them away from the hard-edged business of street life.
Full summary
The whole story of Knights of the City, scene by scene
Knights of the City Box Office
Knights of the City grossed $601,451 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$601.5K
- US & Canada
- $601.5K
How Well Do You Know Knights of the City?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who leads the street gang known as the Royals?
Cars in Knights of the City
14 cars on screen, including the 1964 Ford Thunderbird and the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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1964 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1980 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role -
1980 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Minor role
Knights of the City Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Градски рицари” and “Los caballeros de la noche”.
- Also known as
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- Градски рицари
- Los caballeros de la noche
Seen Knights of the City?
Movies Like Knights of the City
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Street Knight, Knight of the City and Gang War.
Knights of the City FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Knights of the City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knights of the City?
Knights of the City runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Knights of the City released?
Knights of the City was released on February 14, 1986.
Who directed Knights of the City?
Knights of the City was directed by Dominic Orlando.
Who is in the cast of Knights of the City?
Knights of the City stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as Troy, Nicholas Campbell as Joey and Floyd Levine as McGruder, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Knights of the City make at the box office?
Knights of the City grossed $601,451 worldwide.
Does Knights of the City have a post-credit scene?
No. Knights of the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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