Quentin Durward

Unrated

11/23/19551h 43m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ MGM presents in CINEMASCOPE and COLOR...Sir Walter Scott's The Adventures of Quentin Durward ~

Overview:

During the 15th century reign of France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.

Director:

Richard Thorpe

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

france
countess
knight

Cast

Robert Taylor

~ as ~

Quentin Durward

Kay Kendall

~ as ~

Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

Robert Morley

~ as ~

King Louis XI

George Cole

~ as ~

Hayraddin

Alec Clunes

~ as ~

Charles, Duke of Burgandy

Duncan Lamont

~ as ~

Count William De la Marck

Laya Raki

~ as ~

Gypsy dancer

Marius Goring

~ as ~

Count Philip De Creville

Wilfrid Hyde-White

~ as ~

Master Oliver

Eric Pohlmann

~ as ~

Gluckmeister

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Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
Written 3 year(s) ago
7
This is probably my favourite Sir Walter Scott story. In this rendition, Robert Taylor is the valiant "Quentin Durward" sent by his impoverished Scottish uncle to assess the suitability of the fabulously wealthy Kay Kendall "Isabelle" as a potential wife. Along the way he becomes involved in the political intrigues of Louis XI (Robert Morley) and his cousin, the Duke of Burgundy (Alec Clunes) as they vie for control of France. It is a great adventure story, lots of twists and turns and plenty of action; even some humour from Morley and an excellent George Cole as "Hayraddin" and the acrobatic campanology at the end is great. Maybe the acting lacks any depth but the photography captures the splendour of the French court perfectly, and all-in-all it is a fun film to watch.