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King on Horseback
6.0 / 10• 1958• 1h 22m•NR• French
AdventureDramaRomance
Storyline
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...
Cast & Crew
Jean Marais
Henri La Tour
Lead
Nadja Tiller
Mirabelle
Eleonora Rossi Drago
La comtesse Malvina d'Amalfi
Cathia Caro
Antoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-Sever
Liliane Bert
Duchesse de Châteauroux
Robert Dalban
Barberin dit Joli Coeur
Paul-Émile Deiber
Le duc Philippe de Saint Sever
Raoul Delfosse
Bravaccio
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Georges Lampin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. King on Horseback is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
