Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

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

1955 · 103 min · ★ 5.8 · Adventure, History, Romance

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.

Directed by Richard Thorpe · Written by 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
Eric Pohlmann Gluckmeister
Harcourt Williams Bishop of Liege
Michael Goodliffe Count De Dunois

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