A character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

The Black Knight quotes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

John Cleese

Tied for 7th most-quoted character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): in 1 of its 30 quotes

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Black Knight

None shall pass.

What?

Black Knight

None shall pass.

I have no quarrel with you, good Sir Knight, but I must cross this bridge.

Black Knight

Then you shall die.

I command you, as King of the Britons, to stand aside!

Black Knight

I move for no man.

So be it!

[rounds of melee, with Arthur cutting off the left arm of the black knight.]

Now stand aside, worthy adversary.

Black Knight

Tis but a scratch.

A scratch?! Your arm's off!

Black Knight

No it isn't.

Well what's that then? [Pointing to the knight's arm lying on the ground.]

Black Knight

I've had worse.

You liar!

Black Knight

Come on then, you pansy! [Charges Arthur, who chops the knight's remaining arm off.]

Victory is mine! [kneels and starts to pray] We thank thee Lord, that in thy-- [is kicked in the head by the armless knight.]

Black Knight

Come on then!

What?

Black Knight

Have at you! [Kicks Arthur]

You are indeed brave, good Sir Knight, but the fight is mine.

Black Knight

Oohh, had enough, eh?

Look, you stupid bastard, you've got no arms left!

Black Knight

Yes I have.

Look!

Black Knight

Just a flesh wound. [Continues to kick and taunt Arthur]

Stop that!

Black Knight

Chicken! Chicken!

Look, I'll have your leg. [Recieves a very sharp kick] Right! [Chops off one of the black knight's legs]

Black Knight

Right! I'll do you for that!

You'll what?

Black Knight

Come here!

What are you going to do, bleed on me?!

Black Knight

I'm invincible!

You're a looney.

Black Knight

The Black Knight always triumphs! Have at you! Come on then. [Hopping on one leg towards King Arthur]

Black Knight
[King Arthur chops his other leg off, leaving his body upright on the ground.]

Alright, we'll call it a draw.

Come, Patsy!

Black Knight

Oh, oh I see. Running away, eh?! You yellow bastards! Come back here and take what's coming to you! I'll bite your legs off!!
[Fade to black.]

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