King Richard and the Crusaders
“Theirs was the mightiest challenge of them all!”
Synopsis
Based on Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman, this is the story of the romantic adventures of Christians and Muslims during the battle for the Holy Land in the time of King Richard the Lionheart.
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Preview Clip | King Richard and the Crusaders | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2012-09-18
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin
Virginia Mayo
Lady Edith Plantagenet
George Sanders
King Richard I
Laurence Harvey
Sir Kenneth of the Leopard
Robert Douglas
Sir Giles Amaury
Michael Pate
Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat
Paula Raymond
Queen Berengaria
Lester Matthews
Archbishop of Tyre / Narrator
Anthony Eustrel
Baron De Vaux
Henry Corden
King Philip of France
Wilton Graff
Duke Leopold of Austria
Nejla Ates
Moorish Dancing Girl
Nick Cravat
Nectobanus
Leslie Bradley
Castelaine Captain
Bruce Lester
Castelaine
Peter Ortiz
Castelaine
Otto Reichow
Austrian Knight (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Crusader (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Scott, John Twist
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- King Richard and the Crusaders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Walter Scott, John Twist
Max Steiner
J. Peverell Marley
Irene Morra
Department Leadership Roster
John Twist
Writer
David Butler
Director
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Irene Morra
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 King Richard and the Crusaders
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What is King Richard and the Crusaders about?
Based on Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman, this is the story of the romantic adventures of Christians and Muslims during the battle for the Holy Land in the time of King Richard the Lionheart.
Who directed King Richard and the Crusaders?
King Richard and the Crusaders was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in King Richard and the Crusaders?
The principal cast of King Richard and the Crusaders includes Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey, Robert Douglas.
When was King Richard and the Crusaders released and how long is it?
King Richard and the Crusaders was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for King Richard and the Crusaders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Richard and the Crusaders was composed by Max Steiner.
Is King Richard and the Crusaders based on a book or true story?
King Richard and the Crusaders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Scott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Richard and the Crusaders?
King Richard and the Crusaders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).