The Brigand
“He fought to win a kingdom... and a women's heart!”
Synopsis
Carlos Delargo, the banished son of a royal princess of Mandorra, is returned to the kingdom to be tried for a murder change. However, he is freed by King Lorenzo, whom bears a remarkable resemblance to Delargo. When the king is wounded by assassins sent by Napoleon, Delargo takes over the throne at the request of the Prime Minister in a plot to thwart the traitors. He also falls in love with Princess Teresa, the king's fiancée.
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HD Film Trailer - The Brigand, 1952
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-28
Top Cast
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Anthony Dexter
Captain Carlos Delargo / King Lorenzo
Jody Lawrance
Princess Teresa
Gale Robbins
Countess Flora
Anthony Quinn
Prince Ramón
Carl Benton Reid
Prime Minister Triano
Ron Randell
Capt. Ruiz
Fay Roope
Mons. De Laforce
Carleton Young
Carnot
Ian MacDonald
Maj. Schrock
Lester Matthews
Dr. Lopez
Walter Kingsford
Sultan of Morocco
Donald Randolph
Don Felipe Castro
Mari Blanchard
Dona Dolores Castro
Holmes Herbert
Archbishop
Barbara Brown
Baroness Isabella
David Bond
King's Secretary (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Arab Guard (uncredited)
Eduardo Cansino Jr.
Page (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Lasky Jr.
- Original Score
- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- The Brigand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Jesse Lasky Jr., George Bruce
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
W. Howard Greene
Jerome Thoms
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Original Music Composer
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brigand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brigand about?
Carlos Delargo, the banished son of a royal princess of Mandorra, is returned to the kingdom to be tried for a murder change. However, he is freed by King Lorenzo, whom bears a remarkable resemblance to Delargo. When the king is wounded by assassins sent by Napoleon, Delargo takes over the throne at the request of the Prime Minister in a plot to thwart the traitors. He also falls in love with Princess Teresa, the king's fiancée.
Who directed The Brigand?
The Brigand was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Brigand?
The principal cast of The Brigand includes Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance, Gale Robbins, Anthony Quinn, Carl Benton Reid.
When was The Brigand released and how long is it?
The Brigand was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brigand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brigand was composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brigand?
The Brigand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).