1954
Search results
The Adventures of Quentin Durward, known also as Quentin Durward, is a 1955 British historical film released by MGM. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The screenplay was by Robert Ardrey, adapted by George Froeschel from the 1823 novel Quentin Durward by Sir Walter Scott .
Quentin Durward: Directed by Richard Thorpe. With Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole. A Scottish knight in France to facilitate a marriage between a rich and beautiful countess and his aging uncle becomes involved in court intrigue.
- (1.2K)
- Action, Adventure, History
- Richard Thorpe
- 1956-04-04
Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative.
In 1465, Quentin Durward travels to France to meet Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy, on behalf of his elderly Scottish uncle whom, for political reasons, the Duke of Burgundy intends she marry. A man of honor who may have sworn too many oaths, Durward finds he and Isabelle being used as pawns in a deadly game by the Duke and devious King Louis XI.
Quentin Durward (1955) took actor Robert Taylor to MGM's British studios for the fifth time. For over 30 years he remained one of MGM's leading principal players, starring opposite some of the screen's most glamorous leading ladies.
- Richard Thorpe, Jack Martin
- Robert Taylor
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.
- 103 min
People also ask
Who directed Quentin Durward?
Who is Quentin Durward?
Who wrote Quentin Durward?
Why did Quentin Durward meet Isabelle?
When the Duke of Burgundy (Alec Clunes) tries to arrange a marriage between Lord Crawford (Ernest Thesiger) of Scotland and the young Countess of Marcroy (Kay Kendall) of France, Crawford sends...
- History, Drama
