Knight Without Armour (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Knight Without Armour is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 100 minutes. “The woman of flame -- the man of steel -- together !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British agent working in Russia is forced to remain longer than planned once the revolution begins. After being released from prison in Siberia he poses as a Russian Commissar. Because of his position among the revolutionaries, he is able to rescue a Russian countess from the Bolsheviks.
Who’s in it. Knight Without Armour stars Marlene Dietrich as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff, Robert Donat as Ainsley J. Fothergill / Peter Ouronov, Irene Vanbrugh as Duchess of Zorin and Herbert Lomas as General Gregor Vladinoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Knight Without Armour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knight Without Armour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knight Without Armour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knight Without Armour (1937)?
- In US, Knight Without Armour is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knight Without Armour worth watching?
- Knight Without Armour holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knight Without Armour?
- Knight Without Armour stars Marlene Dietrich, Robert Donat, Irene Vanbrugh, Herbert Lomas and Austin Trevor.