The Dark Avenger (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, The Dark Avenger is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Henry Levin, running about 85 minutes. “Flaming With the Barbaric Cruelties And Infamous Conquests of the Dark Age of Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edward, Prince of Wales, son and heir to his father King Edward III of England, leads an English army to the French province of Aquitaine to protect the inhabitant from the ravages of the French. After defeating the French in battle, the defeated French plot to kill the prince. Failing in this, they kidnap his lady, the lovely Lady Joan Holland. Of course Prince Edward has to ride to the rescue, adopting numerous guises to save his paramour, which ultimately end in him leading his men into one final climactic battle against the French. (Also known as "The Warriors" and "The Black Prince").
Who’s in it. The Dark Avenger stars Errol Flynn as Prince Edward, Joanne Dru as Lady Joan Holland, Peter Finch as Comte De Ville and Michael Hordern as King Edward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dark Avenger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Avenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Avenger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Avenger (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Avenger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dark Avenger worth watching?
- The Dark Avenger holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Avenger?
- The Dark Avenger stars Errol Flynn, Joanne Dru, Peter Finch, Michael Hordern and Patrick Holt.
- When was The Dark Avenger released?
- The Dark Avenger was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.