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King on Horseback

La Tour, prends garde !1958

Overview

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...

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 28, 1958
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France, Italy, Yugoslavia
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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