King on Horseback

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...

Top cast

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

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