Quentin Durward (1955)
Quentin Durward Photos
Movie Info
Sir Walter Scott's medieval take on the "John Alden" story formed the basis of Quentin Durward. Robert Taylor dons armor in the title role, playing the son of an aging Scottish nobleman. He has been dispatched to propose to a high-born Frenchwoman (Kay Kendall) on his uncle's behalf, but one look at the lady and Quentin Durward falls head over heels. But there are villains to vanquish in several sword fight setpieces, the best of which is the climactic battle in which the hero and the head bad guy (Duncan Lamont) dangle on bell ropes. Quentin Durward was the fifth MGM Robert Taylor picture filmed in whole or in part in England; the others were Conspirator, Quo Vadis, Ivanhoe and Knights of the Round Table.
Watch it now
Cast
Robert Taylor
as Quentin Durward
as Quentin Durward
Kay Kendall
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Robert Morley
as King Louis XI
as King Louis XI
Alec Clunes
as Charles, Duke of Burgundy
as Charles, Duke of Burgundy
George Cole
as Hayraddin
as Hayraddin
Duncan Lamont
as Count William de la Marck
as Count William de la Marck
Laya Raki
as Gypsy Dancer
as Gypsy Dancer
Marius Goring
as Count Philip de Creville
as Count Philip de Creville
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Master Oliver
as Master Oliver
Eric Pohlmann
as Gluckmeister
as Gluckmeister
Harcourt Williams
as Bishop of Liege
as Bishop of Liege
Michael Goodliffe
as Count De Dunois
as Count De Dunois
John Carson
as Duke of Orleans
as Duke of Orleans
Nicholas Hannen
as John Cardinal Balue
as John Cardinal Balue
Moultrie Kelsall
as Lord Malcolm
as Lord Malcolm
Frank Tickle
as Petit Andre
as Petit Andre
Bill Shine
as Trois-Eschelles
as Trois-Eschelles
Ernest Thesiger
as Lord Crawford
as Lord Crawford
Critic Reviews for Quentin Durward
All Critics (1) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
Sir Walter Scott's novel about knightly valor in the fifteenth century has been translated into a widescreen swashbuckler which offers some literate and witty dialogue as well as the customary heroics.
December 3, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Quentin Durward
½
Standard but enjoyable medieval tale of derring do. Kay's lovely although all she has to do is clutch her jewel box and fret.
jay nixon
Super Reviewer
Quentin Durward Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.