King on Horseback
La Tour, prends garde !
Synopsis
Henri La Tour, a strolling player, is also a daring adventurer. So, when, after accomplishing a brilliant feat, he is awarded a title by King Louis XV, the Duke of Saint-Sever takes offense at it and challenges Henri to a duel. However, while they fight, a group of Austrian soldiers appear suddenly and the two rivals instantly unite to repel their enemies. Unfortunately, Saint-Sever is mortally wounded and, feeling he is about to die, he entreats his new friend to offer protection to Toinon, his natural daughter, whose life is being threatened...
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Jean Marais
Henri La Tour
Nadja Tiller
Mirabelle
Eleonora Rossi Drago
La comtesse Malvina d'Amalfi
Cathia Caro
Antoinette 'Toinon' de Saint-Sever
Liliane Bert
Duchesse de Châteauroux
Robert Dalban
Barberin dit Joli Coeur
Paul-Émile Deiber
Le duc Philippe de Saint Sever
Raoul Delfosse
Bravaccio
Christian Duvaleix
Passelacet
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Pierrot
Yves Massard
Le marquis François de Marmande
Renaud Mary
Pérouge
Jean Lara
Louis XV
Jean Parédès
Taupin
Marcel Pérès
Chamonot, l'exempt
Bernadette Lafont
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lampin
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Lampin, Claude Accursi, Denys de La Patellière
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- La Tour, prends garde !
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- UFUS, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Véga Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lampin
Georges Lampin, Claude Accursi, Denys de La Patellière
Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys
Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Evrard de Rouvre
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lampin
Director
Georges Lampin
Writer
Claude Accursi
Writer
Denys de La Patellière
Writer
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Evrard de Rouvre
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Notable French movies 1950s to 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions About King on Horseback
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King on Horseback about?
Henri La Tour, a strolling player, is also a daring adventurer. So, when, after accomplishing a brilliant feat, he is awarded a title by King Louis XV, the Duke of Saint-Sever takes offense at it and challenges Henri to a duel. However, while they fight, a group of Austrian soldiers appear suddenly and the two rivals instantly unite to repel their enemies. Unfortunately, Saint-Sever is mortally wounded and, feeling he is about to die, he entreats his new friend to offer protection to Toinon, his natural daughter, whose life is being threatened...
Who directed King on Horseback?
King on Horseback was directed by Georges Lampin.
Who stars in King on Horseback?
The principal cast of King on Horseback includes Jean Marais, Nadja Tiller, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Cathia Caro, Liliane Bert.
When was King on Horseback released and how long is it?
King on Horseback was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for King on Horseback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King on Horseback was composed by Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King on Horseback?
King on Horseback holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).