King on Horseback(1958)
La Tour, prends garde !
King on Horseback Synopsis
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...
King on Horseback (1958) is a adventure, drama and romance film directed by Georges Lampin, released on February 28, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Jean Marais, Nadja Tiller, Eleonora Rossi Drago and Cathia Caro. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lampin
- Writers:
- Georges Lampin, Claude Accursi, Denys de La Patellière
- Producers:
- Evrard de Rouvre
- Production:
- UFUS, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Véga Films
- Status:
- Released
King on Horseback Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Marais
as Henri La Tour
Nadja Tiller
as Mirabelle
Eleonora Rossi Drago
as La comtesse Malvina d'Amalfi
Cathia Caro
as Antoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-Sever
Liliane Bert
as Duchesse de Châteauroux
Robert Dalban
as Barberin dit Joli Coeur
Paul-Émile Deiber
as Le duc Philippe de Saint Sever
Raoul Delfosse
as Bravaccio
Christian Duvaleix
as Passelacet
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Pierrot
Yves Massard
as Le marquis François de Marmande
Renaud Mary
as Pérouge
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lampin, written by Georges Lampin, Claude Accursi and Denys de La Patellière, produced by Evrard de Rouvre.
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King on Horseback Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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King on Horseback – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King on Horseback online?
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King on Horseback (1958) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King on Horseback?
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The main cast of King on Horseback (1958) includes Jean Marais, Nadja Tiller, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Cathia Caro and Liliane Bert. The film was directed by Georges Lampin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King on Horseback released?
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King on Horseback was released on February 28, 1958 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is King on Horseback worth watching?
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King on Horseback (1958) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.