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King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)

“Theirs was the mightiest challenge of them all!”

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Plot

In the heart of 1191, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Third Crusade, King Richard the Lionheart (George Sanders) stands tall, his heart ablaze with the relentless ambition to reclaim Jerusalem from the formidable Saracens. However, the path to victory is stained with betrayal and treachery, brewing not outside but within the confines of the European encampment. Two audacious nobles, Sir Giles Amaury (Robert Douglas) and Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat (Michael Pate), blinded by their nefarious aspirations, plot to eradicate the English King from his throne and stage a harrowing assassination attempt. The King, severely wounded and teetering on the brink of death, is miraculously nursed back to health by a Saracen doctor, a mysterious savior procured by the King's loyal knight, Sir Kenneth of the Leopard (Laurence Harvey). Despite the looming shadow of death, King Richard recovers, only to face another storm. The news of Sir Lawrence's intention to marry Lady Edith Plantagenet (Virginia Mayo) leads to his banishment. Yet, fate weaves an intriguing twist, with the banished knight finding refuge with the Saracen doctor, the very man who saved the King. As the plot thickens, it becomes clear that the doctor's identity holds more secrets than meets the eye. Simultaneously, King Richard must battle the charismatic Saracen leader Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin (Sir Rex Harrison), a formidable adversary on the battlefield. "King Richard and the Crusaders" is a riveting tale of valor and treachery, love, and loyalty, unveiling the intrigues and power struggles that lie beneath the banner of war.

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King Richard and the Crusaders is an adventure movie featuring Rex Harrison.

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