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The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955)
Director: Richard Thorpe
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From Time Out Film Guide
If you want to be picky, Taylor is too old be playing Walter Scott's dashing young gallant, sent from Scotland to press his aged uncle's suit for the hand of the Duke of Burgundy's pretty ward, and winning her himself after her recalcitrance to an arranged marriage occasions much politicking. Otherwise an enjoyable costume romance, colourfully done with a dash of humour, some nice Gothic touches, and the châteaux de la Loire looking really splendid as a setting. The predominantly English cast, with Clunes outstanding as the Duke of Burgundy, make the most of what is often Scott's dialogue, and the climactic duel in a blazing belltower (with the contestants doing Tarzan acts on the ropes) is terrific.Author: TM
Cast & crew
Director: Richard Thorpe
Producer: Pandro S Berman
Cast: Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, Alec Clunes, Marius Goring, George Cole, Ernest Thesiger, Wilfrid Hyde-White full cast
Duration: 101 mins
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