King on Horseback (1958)
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...
Director: Georges Lampin
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: February 28, 1958
Cast
- Jean Marais - Henri La Tour
- 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
- Christian Duvaleix - Passelacet
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Pierrot
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys
Editing: Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Production: UFUS, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Véga Films
Country: France, Italy, Yugoslavia
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
horseback riding, king
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King on Horseback about?
- 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...
- Who directed King on Horseback?
- King on Horseback was directed by Georges Lampin.
- Who stars in King on Horseback?
- King on Horseback stars Jean Marais, Nadja Tiller, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Cathia Caro, Liliane Bert, Robert Dalban.
- How long is King on Horseback?
- King on Horseback has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is King on Horseback?
- King on Horseback is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was King on Horseback produced?
- King on Horseback was produced in France, Italy, Yugoslavia.