Series synopsis
Quentin Durward is a French history television series that premiered on ORTF Télévision 2 on January 28, 1971. It ended on March 11, 1971. It was created by Jacques Sommet. It stars Amadeus August, Marie-France Boyer, Georges Marchal and Jacques Monod.
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 Ba ...
Premise
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.
Premise: The honor of a Scotsman, the fate of a kingdom.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amadeus August as Quentin Durward
- Marie-France Boyer as Isabelle de Croye
- Georges Marchal as Crèvecoeur
- Jacques Monod as Cardinal La Balue
- Clarisse Deudon as Hameline de Croye
- Claire Maurier as Marion
- Philippe Avron as Bertrand
- Guy Kerner as Tristan L'Hermite
Supporting cast
- André Oumansky as Heyradin
- Michel Vitold as Louis XI
- Robert Party as Campo Basso
- Roger Pigaut as Dunois
- Noël Roquevert as Ludovic Lesly
- André Valmy as Olivier Le Daim
- André Valtier as Capitaine Cunningham
- Marc Bonseignour as Le Moine
- Philippe Castelli as Trois échelles
- Jean Deschamps as Le Père Supérieur
- Jacques Dannoville as Chef des Ogilvies
- Robert Lombard as L'aubergiste
Guest cast
- Robert Party as Campo Basso
- Roger Pigaut as Dunois
- Noël Roquevert as Ludovic Lesly
- André Valmy as Olivier Le Daim
- André Valtier as Capitaine Cunningham
- Marc Bonseignour as Le Moine
- Philippe Castelli as Trois échelles
- Jean Deschamps as Le Père Supérieur
- Jacques Dannoville as Chef des Ogilvies
- Robert Lombard as L'aubergiste
- Roger Trapp as Petit André
- Armand Meffre as Père Mac Lean
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | January 28, 1971 | July 20, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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 Pierre,” whose true identity he does not know, and finds himself involved in a public execution. Guided by his sense of justice, Quentin frees a gypsy condemned to the gallows, triggering the wrath of Tristan the Hermit's men. Despite his courage, he is captured and sentenced in turn. |
January 28, 1971 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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 attempts to escape the ambitions of the Duke of Burgundy. Amidst manipulation and fragile alliances, the adventure intensifies and Quentin discovers that France is a place where every choice can be costly. |
February 4, 1971 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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 stage of the journey becomes a potential trap. Quentin must show daring and loyalty to protect Isabelle, while the political noose tightens around them. |
February 11, 1971 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ORTF Télévision 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 28, 1971 |
| Last aired | March 11, 1971 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |