King Richard and the Crusaders (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, King Richard and the Crusaders is a drama, adventure, music and history film directed by David Butler, running about 114 minutes. “Theirs was the mightiest challenge of them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman, this is the story of the romantic adventures of Christians and Muslims during the battle for the Holy Land in the time of King Richard the Lionheart.
Who’s in it. King Richard and the Crusaders stars Rex Harrison as Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin, Virginia Mayo as Lady Edith Plantagenet, George Sanders as King Richard I and Laurence Harvey as Sir Kenneth of the Leopard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King Richard and the Crusaders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Richard and the Crusaders page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Richard and the Crusaders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)?
- In US, King Richard and the Crusaders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Richard and the Crusaders worth watching?
- King Richard and the Crusaders holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Richard and the Crusaders?
- King Richard and the Crusaders stars Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey and Robert Douglas.
- When was King Richard and the Crusaders released?
- King Richard and the Crusaders was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.