Quentin Durward

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

5.6(15)19551h 43m

AdventureHistoryRomance

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

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Cast

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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1 review

Geronimo1967

4y ago

7.0

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...