Summaries

During the fourteenth century when the Hundred Years War between France and England is beginning the English occupation of French Aquitainia, rebel French Knights vow to oust Edward, Prince of Wales, ruler of Aquitaine.

During the fourteenth century, the Hundred-Year War between France and England is beginning. The English Army occupies French Aquitaine, but rebel French knights vow to continue the war and oust Edward, Prince of Wales (Errol Flynn), English ruler of French Aquitaine. Edward, Prince of Wales is the son of King Edward III (Sir Michael Hordern) of England, and he also is the heir to the English throne. The rebel French knights resent his presence in French Aquitaine and they plot to kill the Prince. When their plot fails, they kidnap his consort, Lady Joan Holland (Joanne Dru). Desperate, Prince Edward rides to her aid disguised in black armor in order to conceal his identity. After a series of valiant adventures, Edward the Black Prince and his troops do one more climactic battle against the French rebel army.—nufs68

Details

Keywords
  • father son relationship
  • men in tights
  • swordfight
  • 14th century
  • flynn and furneaux
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • History
  • War
Release date Sep 10, 1955
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Allied Artists Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.55 : 1

Synopsis

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