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During the 15th century reign of France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
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During the 15th century reign of France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
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Genre:Adventure, History, Romance
Written By:Robert Ardrey, George Froeschel
In Theaters:11/23/1955
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Cast
Richard Thorpe
Director
Robert Taylor
Quentin Durward
Kay Kendall
Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Robert Morley
King Louis XI
George Cole
Hayraddin
Alec Clunes
Charles, Duke of Burgandy
Duncan Lamont
Count William De la Marck
Laya Raki
Gypsy dancer
Marius Goring
Count Philip De Creville
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Master Oliver
Eric Pohlmann
Gluckmeister
Harcourt Williams
Bishop of Liege
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