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King on Horseback (1958)

Original title: La Tour, prends garde !

1958-02-28 · 1h 22m · FR
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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...

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Claude AccursiWriterDenys de La PatellièreWriterGeorges LampinDirector, Writer

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Jean MaraisJean MaraisHenri La TourNadja TillerNadja TillerMirabelleEleonora Rossi DragoEleonora Rossi DragoLa comtesse Malvina d'AmalfiCathia CaroCathia CaroAntoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-SeverLiliane BertLiliane BertDuchesse de ChâteaurouxRobert DalbanRobert DalbanBarberin dit Joli CoeurPaul-Emile DeiberPaul-Emile DeiberLe duc Philippe de Saint SeverRaoul DelfosseRaoul DelfosseBravaccioChristian DuvaleixChristian DuvaleixPasselacetJean-Pierre LéaudJean-Pierre LéaudPierrotYves MassardYves MassardLe marquis François de MarmandeRenaud MaryRenaud MaryPérouge

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KingHorseback riding

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Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · RomanceTheme affinityKing · Horseback RidingMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about King on Horseback

What is King on Horseback about?

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...

How long is King on Horseback?

King on Horseback has a runtime of 82 minutes.