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Quentin Durward

TV series

Quentin Durward

7/ 10· 519711 season · 7 episodes
History

“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.

Created by
Gilles Grangier

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

7 episodesJanuary 28, 1971
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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

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    Episode 1

    Jan 28, 197158 min

    Quentin 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 never have imagined: he crosses paths with a mysterious “Maître

  2. S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Feb 4, 197156 min

    Saved 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 of the kingdom's intrigues, while Countess Isabelle attempt

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    Episode 3

    Feb 11, 197156 min

    Quentin 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 Louis XI and the threats from the Duke of Burgundy, every s

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    Episode 4

    Feb 18, 197156 min

    Quentin 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, Quentin faces off against a Burgundian archer in a tense duel tha

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    Episode 5

    Feb 25, 197155 min

    Quentin 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 discovers a place where, for the first time in a long time, no

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    Episode 6

    Mar 4, 197156 min

    Quentin 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 discovers a harsh world, without hierarchy or courtesy, while Quenti

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How many seasons of Quentin Durward are there?
Quentin Durward has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Quentin Durward?
Quentin Durward has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 11, 1971.
Who stars in Quentin Durward?
Quentin Durward stars Amadeus August, Marie-France Boyer, Georges Marchal, Jacques Monod, Clarisse Deudon.