King on Horseback (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, King on Horseback is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Georges Lampin, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Henri La Tour, a strolling player, is also a daring adventurer. So, when, after accomplishing a brilliant feat, he is awarded a title by King Louis XV, the Duke of Saint-Sever takes offense at it and challenges Henri to a duel. However, while they fight, a group of Austrian soldiers appear suddenly and the two rivals instantly unite to repel their enemies. Unfortunately, Saint-Sever is mortally wounded and, feeling he is about to die, he entreats his new friend to offer protection to Toinon, his natural daughter, whose life is being threatened...
Who’s in it. King on Horseback stars Jean Marais as Henri La Tour, Nadja Tiller as Mirabelle, Eleonora Rossi Drago as La comtesse Malvina d'Amalfi and Cathia Caro as Antoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-Sever, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, King on Horseback 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 King on Horseback page.
If you liked it. Fans of King on Horseback tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King on Horseback (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King on Horseback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King on Horseback worth watching?
- King on Horseback holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King on Horseback?
- King on Horseback stars Jean Marais, Nadja Tiller, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Cathia Caro and Liliane Bert.
- When was King on Horseback released?
- King on Horseback was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.