Quentin Durward (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, Quentin Durward is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 103 minutes. “MGM presents in CINEMASCOPE and COLOR...Sir Walter Scott's The Adventures of Quentin Durward” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Quentin Durward stars Robert Taylor as Quentin Durward, Kay Kendall as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy, Robert Morley as King Louis XI and George Cole as Hayraddin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Quentin Durward 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 Quentin Durward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quentin Durward tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quentin Durward (1955)?
- In US, Quentin Durward 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 Quentin Durward worth watching?
- Quentin Durward holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quentin Durward?
- Quentin Durward stars Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole and Alec Clunes.
- When was Quentin Durward released?
- Quentin Durward was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.