Quentin Durward

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Quentin Durward (1955)

U 1955-11-23 (US) Adventure, History, Romance 1h 43m

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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.

Richard Thorpe

Director
Walter Scott

Novel
George Froeschel

Screenplay
Robert Ardrey

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Robert Taylor

Quentin Durward
Kay Kendall

Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Robert Morley

King Louis XI
George Cole

Hayraddin
Alec Clunes

Charles, Duke of Burgandy
Duncan Lamont

Count William De la Marck
Laya Raki

Gypsy dancer
Marius Goring

Count Philip De Creville
Wilfrid Hyde-White

Master Oliver
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A review by CinemaSerf

70%

Written by CinemaSerf on March 28, 2022

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 c... read the rest.

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