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The black shield of Falworth, Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Oscar Brodney ; produced by Robert Arthur and Melville Tucker; directed by Rudolph Maté

Label
The black shield of Falworth, Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Oscar Brodney ; produced by Robert Arthur and Melville Tucker; directed by Rudolph Maté
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
The black shield of Falworth
Oclc number
636029061
Responsibility statement
Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Oscar Brodney ; produced by Robert Arthur and Melville Tucker; directed by Rudolph Maté
Runtime
99
Series statement
Universal vault series
Summary
"In The black shield of Falworth, Tony Curtis woos his real-life bride Janet Leigh, while defending the British throne in a swashbucking tale filled with joust, jests and medieval heroics. The time is England in the reign of King Henry IV. Miles (Curtis) is a headstrong, handsome peasant determined to learn the name of his slain father and discover his true heritage. His fiery ambition and swift sword lead him to the majestic MacWorth Castle. There he must vie for both knighthood as well as the hand of the fair Lady Anne (Leigh), but her love is claimed by the evil, conniving Sir Walter Blount. All the while the English throne is being challenged to the death -- from sinister forces within"--Container
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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