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Ivanhoe (1997)

1997-01-12 · 4h 30m · EN
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This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages tells the epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe (Steven Waddington) and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert (Ciarán Hinds. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena (Victoria Smurfit) and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca (Susan Lynch), who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. Set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.

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Stuart OrmeDirector

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Steven WaddingtonSteven WaddingtonSir Wilfred of IvanhoeCiarán HindsCiarán HindsBrian de Bois-GuilbertVictoria SmurfitVictoria SmurfitLady RowenaSusan LynchSusan LynchRebeccaJimmy ChisholmJimmy ChisholmWambaTrevor CooperTrevor CooperGurthDavid HorovitchDavid HorovitchIsaacJames CosmoJames CosmoCedricRory EdwardsRory EdwardsKing RichardRalph BrownRalph BrownPrince JohnNick BrimbleNick BrimbleReginald Front de BoeufValentine PelkaValentine PelkaMaurice de Bracy

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Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference298363

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Frequently asked questions about Ivanhoe

What is Ivanhoe about?

This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages tells the epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe (Steven Waddington) and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert (Ciarán Hinds. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena (Victoria Smurfit) and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca (Susan Lynch), who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. Set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.

How long is Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe has a runtime of 270 minutes.