Quentin Durward
“The honor of a Scotsman, the fate of a kingdom.”
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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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.
1.Episode 1
28-01-197158mQuentin Durward, a fiery young Scotsman in search of freedom, leaves his clan to escape a deadly vendetta. His arrival in France immediately plunges him into intrigues he could nev...
2.Episode 2
04-02-197156mSaved from the gallows by Maître Pierre—who is none other than Louis XI—Quentin sees his destiny change dramatically. Recruited into the Scottish Guard, he is thrust into the heart...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
11-02-197156mQuentin finds himself entrusted with a delicate mission: to escort Countess Isabelle de Croye, now coveted as much for her title as for her influence. Between the maneuvers of King...
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
18-02-197156mQuentin and Isabelle find refuge at the Count of Crèvecœur's house, but their stay is cut short: the Burgundians spot them and force the pair to flee once again. On the road, Quent...
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
25-02-197155mQuentin and Isabelle find refuge in an isolated convent. The place seems peaceful, almost out of this world, and the nuns welcome them with kindness mixed with concern. Isabelle di...
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
04-03-197156mQuentin and Isabelle come across the group of gypsies led by Hayraddin, whom Quentin had saved. They receive a cold welcome: they are tolerated, but nothing more. Isabelle discover...
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
11-03-197154mQuentin finally confronts the Burgundian forces to prevent Isabelle's abduction. Tension mounts around the decisive duel against the Boar of the Ardennes, a feared brute whose loya...
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