Quentin Durward
History
Ended⭐ 7.01971-01-28
Synopsis
Quentin Durward is a French-German swashbuckler TV series. It was produced in 1970, directed by Gilles Grangier and broadcast in 1971. The series starred the German actor Amadeus August as the protagonist and the French actress Marie-France Boyer as Isabelle de Croye. The series was based on Sir Walter Scott's in 1823 published novel Quentin Durward. It concerns a Scottish soldier who serves French King Louis XI while the King has to overcome the schemes of his rival Charles the Bold and Jean Balue. The TV series kept close to the classic novel and was often shot at historic French locations. The French version consists of 7 instalments of 52 minutes each, while the dubbed German version had 13 episodes of about 25 minutes apiece. Both versions have been made available on DVD.
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
7 eps · 1971-01-28
In the 15th century, Quentin Durward, a young Scottish man without fortune, arrives in France in search of a future. He discovers a kingdom torn between the strategies of Louis XI and the ambition of Charles the Bold. Enlisted in the king's service, he finds himself drawn into perilous missions where every choice could cost him his life. His path crosses that of Isabelle de Croye, an heiress on the run, whom he must protect amid plots, horseback rides, and fragile alliances. Between adventure, political tension, and personal quest, Quentin forges his destiny in a world where courage and loyalty are essential.
Quentin Durward airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. Quentin Durward airs on ORTF Télévision 2.
