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Quentin Durward (1971)

TV Series ★ 7.0

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.

Jacques Sommet Creator Gilles Grangier Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 28, 1971
IMDb
tt0233096
Country
France, Germany
Language
French
Studio
Maintenon Films, ORTF, Tele München

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Frequently asked questions

What is Quentin Durward about?
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.
Who created Quentin Durward?
Quentin Durward was created by Jacques Sommet, Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in Quentin Durward?
Quentin Durward stars Amadeus August, Marie-France Boyer, Georges Marchal, Jacques Monod.
When was Quentin Durward released?
Quentin Durward is a 1971 history series.
Where can I watch Quentin Durward?
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