Quentin Durward — Season 1, Episode 2: Episode 2
History • 56 min • 1 season, 7 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About Quentin Durward
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.