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The Dark Avenger
“Flaming With the Barbaric Cruelties And Infamous Conquests of the Dark Age of Terror!”
6.9 / 10• 1955• 1h 25m•NR• English
ActionAdventureDramaHistoryRomanceWar
Storyline
Edward, Prince of Wales, son and heir to his father King Edward III of England, leads an English army to the French province of Aquitaine to protect the inhabitant from the ravages of the French. After defeating the French in battle, the defeated French plot to kill the prince. Failing in this, they kidnap his lady, the lovely Lady Joan Holland. Of course Prince Edward has to ride to the rescue, adopting numerous guises to save his paramour, which ultimately end in him leading his men into one final climactic battle against the French. (Also known as "The Warriors" and "The Black Prince").
Cast & Crew
Errol Flynn
Prince Edward
Lead
Joanne Dru
Lady Joan Holland
Peter Finch
Comte De Ville
Yvonne Furneaux
Marie
Patrick Holt
Sir Ellys
Michael Hordern
King Edward
Moultrie Kelsall
Sir Bruce
Robert Urquhart
Sir Philip
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Levin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Dark Avenger is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
