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Quentin Durward
From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
MGM presents in CINEMASCOPE and COLOR...Sir Walter Scott's The Adventures of Quentin Durward
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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.
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Directed by Richard Thorpe
Robert TaylorQuentin Durward
Kay KendallIsabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Robert MorleyKing Louis XI
George ColeHayraddin
Alec ClunesCharles, Duke of Burgandy
Duncan LamontCount William De la Marck
Laya RakiGypsy dancer
Marius GoringCount Philip De Creville
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteMaster Oliver
Eric PohlmannGluckmeister
Harcourt WilliamsBishop of Liege
Michael GoodliffeCount De DunoisSimilar titles
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CinemaSerfMar 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… Read more
turns and plenty of action; even some humour from Morley and an excellent George Cole as "Hayraddin" and the acrobatic campanology at the end is great. Maybe the acting lacks any depth but the photography captures the splendour of the French court perfectly, and all-in-all it is a fun film to watch.