The Black Knight: The Secret Crusade is a 2007 American film that was written and directed by Peter Jackson and was produced by Mary Parent, Thomas Tull, Jon Janshi and Kevin Feige. The film is a adaptation of the book with the same name that was written by Oliver Bowden. The film tells the entire story the Black Knight from his father's death to his demotion to killing his corrupt mentor, rebuilding the order, the murder of his wife and son, killing his old friend and his final moments. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett, Ariadna Gil, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Lewis Alsamari, Jamie Harding, Omar Berdouni, Cas Anvar, Phillip Shabaz, Tom Hiddleston, Henry Cavill, Richard Madden and Michael Gambon.
The Black Knight: The Secret Crusade was released on November 12th 2007 and received critical acclaim from critics and audiences. The film was praised for Jackson's direction, Mortensen's portrayal and performance, score, set design, action scenes, Cinematography, religious, the third crusade setting and it's ending. The Black Knight: The Secret Crusade has been held as the best film of the Marvel And DC Knights Cinematic Universe. Mortensen reprised his role in Captain Britain Revelations.