The Vagabond King (1956)
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.
- Date of release
- 1956-08-28
- TMDB
- 6.1 / 10 (11)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Romance, Music, History
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
- Based on: The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King is a 1956 American musical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Kathryn Grayson, Rita Moreno, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Walter Hampden, Leslie Nielsen, and Maltese singer Oreste Kirkop in his only feature film role. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is an adaptation of the 1925 operetta The Vagabond King by Rudolf Friml. Hampden plays King Louis XI. Mary Grant designed the film's costumes.
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