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