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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