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Quentin Durward( 1955)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Robert Taylor

      Quentin Durward

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      Kay Kendall

      Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

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      Robert Morley

      King Louis XI

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      George Cole

      Hayraddin

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      Alec Clunes

      Charles, Duke of Burgandy

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      Duncan Lamont

      Count William De la Marck

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      Laya Raki

      Gypsy dancer

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      Marius Goring

      Count Philip De Creville

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      Wilfrid Hyde-White

      Master Oliver

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      Eric Pohlmann

      Gluckmeister

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      Harcourt Williams

      Bishop of Liege

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      Michael Goodliffe

      Count De Dunois

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      John Carson

      Duke of Orleans

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      Nicholas Hannen

      Cardinal Balus

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      Moultrie Kelsall

      Lord Malcolm

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      Frank Tickle

      Petit-André

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      Bill Shine

      Trois-Eschelles

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      Ernest Thesiger

      Lord Crawford

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Mar 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...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • france
    • countess
    • knight