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6.8 / 10(210 votes)IMDbNR19521h 46m$10.9M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Ivanhoe

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Synopsis

Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Ivanhoe (1952) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 31, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 19, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.83x ROI)

Production Budget

$3.8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.83x

+$7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $3.8MWorldwide: $10.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Thorpe
Screenplay & Story
Noel Langley, Marguerite Roberts
Original Score
Miklós Rózsa
Original Title
Ivanhoe
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 46m
Production Budget
$3.8M
Worldwide Gross
$10.9M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Thorpe

Screenplay & Story

Noel Langley, Marguerite Roberts, Walter Scott, Aeneas MacKenzie

Original Score & Music

Miklós Rózsa

Director of Photography

Freddie Young

Film Editing

Frank Clarke

Producers

Pandro S. Berman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Walter Scott

Department Leadership Roster

Noel Langley

Noel Langley

Screenplay

Richard Thorpe

Richard Thorpe

Director

Frank Clarke

Editor

Freddie Young

Freddie Young

Director of Photography

Marguerite Roberts

Screenplay

Pandro S. Berman

Pandro S. Berman

Producer

Roger K. Furse

Costume Design

Miklós Rózsa

Miklós Rózsa

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ivanhoe.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivanhoe

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ivanhoe about?

Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

Who directed Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe was directed by Richard Thorpe.

Who stars in Ivanhoe?

The principal cast of Ivanhoe includes Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Emlyn Williams.

When was Ivanhoe released and how long is it?

Ivanhoe was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe had a reported production budget of $3.8M and grossed $10.9M at the worldwide box office (2.83 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Ivanhoe?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ivanhoe was composed by Miklós Rózsa.

Is Ivanhoe based on a book or true story?

Ivanhoe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Scott".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).