The Brigand (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, The Brigand is an adventure and romance film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 94 minutes. “He fought to win a kingdom... and a women's heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carlos Delargo, the banished son of a royal princess of Mandorra, is returned to the kingdom to be tried for a murder change. However, he is freed by King Lorenzo, whom bears a remarkable resemblance to Delargo. When the king is wounded by assassins sent by Napoleon, Delargo takes over the throne at the request of the Prime Minister in a plot to thwart the traitors. He also falls in love with Princess Teresa, the king's fiancée.
Who’s in it. The Brigand stars Anthony Dexter as Captain Carlos Delargo / King Lorenzo, Jody Lawrance as Princess Teresa, Gale Robbins as Countess Flora and Anthony Quinn as Prince Ramón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Brigand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brigand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brigand 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 The Brigand (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brigand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brigand worth watching?
- The Brigand holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brigand?
- The Brigand stars Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance, Gale Robbins, Anthony Quinn and Carl Benton Reid.
- When was The Brigand released?
- The Brigand was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.