Quentin Durward

1955 PG-13 1h 43m

5.8 / 10 18

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5.8/10

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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.

Director Richard Thorpe

Writers

Walter Scott Robert Ardrey George Froeschel

Stars

Robert Taylor Kay Kendall Robert Morley

Robert Taylor

Quentin Durward

Kay Kendall

Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

Charles, Duke of Burgandy

Duncan Lamont

Count William De la Marck

Laya Raki

Gypsy dancer

Marius Goring

Count Philip De Creville

Adventure History Romance

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Geronimo1967 28 Mar 2022

7/10

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 t...