The Vagabond King
Synopsis
Louis XI of France drafts Paris's popular "king" of criminals as Provost Marshal in his fight against usurper Charles of Burgundy and the traitorous nobles who rally around him.
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Kathryn Grayson
Catherine de Vaucelles
Oreste Kirkop
François Villon (as Oreste)
Rita Moreno
Huguette
Cedric Hardwicke
Tristan
Walter Hampden
King Louis XI
Leslie Nielsen
Thibault d'Aussigny
William Prince
Rene de Montigny
Jack Lord
Ferrebouc
Gavin Gordon
Majordomo
Ralph Clanton
Duke of Anjou
Joel Ashley
Duke of Normandy
Clancy Cooper
Gaoler
Phyllis Newman
Lulu
Jeanette Miller
Lady in Waiting
Larry Pennell
Soldier
Vincent Price
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Englund, Noel Langley
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Vagabond King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Ken Englund, Noel Langley, William H. Post, Justin Huntly McCarthy, Brian Hooker
Victor Young
Robert Burks
Arthur P. Schmidt
Pat Duggan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Ken Englund
Screenplay
Noel Langley
Screenplay
Michael Curtiz
Director
Pat Duggan
Producer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Mary Grant
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vagabond King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vagabond King about?
Louis XI of France drafts Paris's popular "king" of criminals as Provost Marshal in his fight against usurper Charles of Burgundy and the traitorous nobles who rally around him.
Who directed The Vagabond King?
The Vagabond King was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Vagabond King?
The principal cast of The Vagabond King includes Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke, Walter Hampden.
When was The Vagabond King released and how long is it?
The Vagabond King was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vagabond King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vagabond King was composed by Victor Young.
Is The Vagabond King based on a book or true story?
The Vagabond King is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William H. Post", Book: "Brian Hooker".