The Vagabond King

The Vagabond King

1956 · 86 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Music, History

Louis XI of France drafts Paris's popular "king" of criminals as Provost Marshal in his fight against usurper Charles of Burgundy and the traitorous nobles who rally around him.

Directed by Michael Curtiz · Written by Noel Langley

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