Adventure ·History ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1955 · 1h 43m

Quentin Durward

Director

Cast

Robert Taylor as Quentin Durward Kay Kendall as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy Robert Morley as King Louis XI George Cole as Hayraddin Alec Clunes as Charles, Duke of Burgandy Duncan Lamont as Count William De la Marck

Crew

Christopher Challis — Director of Photography Ernest Walter — Editor Bronislau Kaper — Original Music Composer Robert Ardrey — Screenplay George Froeschel — Screenplay Walter Scott — Novel

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Richard Thorpe Director Christopher Challis Director of Photography Ernest Walter Editor Bronislau Kaper Original Music Composer Robert Ardrey Screenplay George Froeschel Screenplay Walter Scott Novel Pandro S. Berman Producer

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