Highest-Rated Movies about 'Duke Of Burgundy', Sort by Popularity
Passport to Pimlico (1949), The Beloved Rogue (1927), Quentin Durward (1955) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Duke Of Burgundy movies.
#1. Passport to Pimlico (1949)
Storyline: When an unexploded World War II bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, London, England, it reveals a treasure trove. They find documents proving that the region is, in fact, part of Burgundy, France, and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area. The "Burgundians" fight back.—Stephen Parkin <stephen@spcap.demon.co.uk>
Plot Keywords: police officer, shopkeeper, duke of burgundy, daughter, amusing, cheeky, lighthearted ...
Movie Details Click Here!#2. The Beloved Rogue (1927)
Storyline: In 1432, while François Villon is still an infant, his father dies as a martyr to his devotion to France. François grows up to be a renowned poet, an ardent patriot, and a notorious carouser who is not above criminal acts. During the revels of All Fools Day, he insults Duke Charles of Burgundy, for which King Louis XI, who is afraid of Charles, banishes Villon from Paris. In exile outside the city walls, François looks for ways to protect France from Burgundy's plots. When Charles plans to have one of his associates marry the king's ward Charlotte, Villon successfully disrupts the engagement, but for so doing is sentenced to death. But Villon finds a way to exploit Louis's superstitious nature long enough to give him another chance to serve France, while at the same time seeking the hand of Charlotte.—Snow Leopard
Plot Keywords: duke of burgundy, poet, love interest, peasant, cheeky, witty, gutsy ...
Movie Details Click Here!#3. Quentin Durward (1955)
Storyline: In 1465, Quentin Durward travels to France to meet Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy, on behalf of his elderly Scottish uncle whom, for political reasons, the Duke of Burgundy intends she marry. A man of honor who may have sworn too many oaths, Durward finds he and Isabelle being used as pawns in a deadly game by the Duke and devious King Louis XI. One look at Isabelle has convinced Durward this is where he and his heart have to be.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
Plot Keywords: duke of burgundy, knight, countess, gypsy, lord, thrilling, passionate ...
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