1955 classic movie directed by Richard Thorpe with a good cast and mighty spectacle about Medieval knights and the famed romance in color magnificence . Spectacular and above average adaptation derived from Sir Walter Scott classic novel. This MGM Cinemascope production from the company and producers (Pandro S Berman) that gave you Quo Vadis, Ivanhoe, among others and only this Production Company could bring it so magnificently to the screen. The classic story of romantic adventure come to life enriched in Technicolor and with such great stars as Robert Taylor, Robert Morley, Duncan Lamont and Kay Kendall. Nice family fare with romance and great action scenes. Film which proved to be notable success in this lively rendition about chivalry and knighthood in century XV, France. Knights battle each other and woo maidens on this chivalrous epic romance. This splendid version , in superb Technicolor, of Sir Walter Scott's classic epic tale starts in 15th century, 1465 , when a man of honour , Knight Quentin Duward , a suitable noble wielding a sword and courage is assigned by his uncle to travel to France to meet Isabelle (Kay Kendall) and for political reasons to marry her. But Charles (Clunes) the Duke of Burgund has other plans and she is utilized as pawn in a deadly game . Meanwhile the young countess renounces the marriage proposition and flees, when is suddenly attached by the De La Marck's devious underlings , being saved by Duward . In order to regain his freedom , he protects her but Durward finds they're being double-crossed by the King Louis XI who has a likable confidant , a barber named Oliver (Wilfrid Hyde White). But Quentin will stop at nothing to assume his mission. Quentin join forces with Hayraddin (George Cole) against William De La Marck (Duncan Lamont)-the Beast of Ardenas- and his hoodlums who attack the stronghold.
Sir Walter Scott's story of romance and chivalry in Medieval France is faithfully brought to life in this awesome film in which Robert Taylor stars as Quentin Durward who fights the evil William De La Marck and his hoodlums in an attempt to restore Louis XI to the throne facing Charles the Reckless . This enjoyable film displays romance, chivalry, knighthood , daring adventures and lots of action with spectacular castle attack and overwhelming final that includes a breathtaking confrontation in a bell tower at its climax. The fighting , brawls , duels and other action sequences with a plethora of sword-fights involving maces, axes and lances are magnificently handled. The authentic fight images are among the most spectacular ever shot, so the ending duel between the dastardly William De La Marck excellently played by Duncan Lamont and Quentin is impressive. This one proved notable hit as well as the former adventure movies starred by Robert Taylor. This is an overwhelming tale with adventures, villainy,romance and heroism in the grandeur of Cinemascope although in television set lost splendor. Luscious costumes and gowns specially suited for Kay Kendall . The film packs a glamorous and luminous cinematography by Christopher Challis and evocative musical score by Bronislou Kaper . This is the third on a magnificent trilogy of movies realized by M. G. M. In Great Britain with Robert Taylor , produced by Pandro S Berman and directed by Richard Thorpe , the other were : ¨Ivanhoe and Kights of the Round Table¨. The picture is excellently handled by Thorpe, an expert on adventure movie as proved in ¨All the brothers were valiant, Prisoner of Zenda, The prodigal and many others ¨. The picture will appeal to aficionados with chivalric ideals and historic movies fans.
