Blood on His Sword (1961): Cast
Blood on His Sword is a 1961 adventure drama directed by André Hunebelle, starring Roger Hanin as Charles le Téméraire, Raphaël Albert-Lambert and Rosanna Schiaffino. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- André Hunebelle
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Da.Ma. Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blood on His Sword About?
The premise of Blood on His Sword without spoilers.
Adventure set in the French court of Burgundy where Charles le Téméraire seeks to marry Jeanne de Beauvais, daughter of Louis XI, to claim her dowry lands. The king refuses, and Charles frames the noble Robert de Neuville, who loves Jeanne, by plotting her abduction. Robert rescues her, but Charles spreads false accusations, branding her a witch and even a wolf pack mysteriously spares her in the snow. A divine‑judgment duel between Robert and Charles will determine her fate.
Blood on His Sword Cast & Characters
Roger Hanin leads the cast as Charles le Téméraire, with Raphaël Albert-Lambert as Le favori de Charles and Rosanna Schiaffino as Jeanne de Beauvais. Directed by André Hunebelle; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director André Hunebelle
- Roger Hanin as Charles le Téméraire
- Raphaël Albert-Lambert as Le favori de Charles
- Rosanna Schiaffino as Jeanne de Beauvais
- Paul Bonifas as Le chirurgien / Doctor of Louis XI
Also Starring in Blood on His Sword
· 34 more- Jean-Louis Barrault Louis XI
- Jean Marais Robert de Neuville
- François Charet L'écuyer de Robert
- Robert Dalban Le faux courrier de Liège (uncredited)
- Bernard Musson Un évêque
- Paul Préboist Un baladin (uncredited)
- Charles Bouillaud Olivier Le Daim
- Raoul Billerey Jérôme
- Jacques Seiler L'héraut
- Guy Delorme De Sénac
- Jacques Balutin Un spadassin (uncredited)
- Hubert Noël Récitant / Narrator (uncredited)
- Henri Guégan Un baladin (uncredited)
- Yvan Chiffre Un baladin (uncredited)
- Louis Arbessier Comte Hesselin
- Rico López Un baladin (uncredited)
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- Pierre Moncorbier Maître Ghislain
- Georges Lycan Sire de Gavray
- Antoine Baud Un baladin / Un soldat bourguignon (uncredited)
- Jean Lanier Un évêque
- Jean Marchat L'évêque
- Benoîte Labb Une paysanne
- Jean-Michel Rouzière Un soldat (uncredited)
- Raymond Bernard
- Annie Anderson Catherine du Tillais
- Claude Carliez Un soldat (uncredited)
- Laurence Lignières La chambrière de Bourgogne
- Richard Saint-Bris
- Jean Blancheur
- René Roussel
- Pierre Palfray Mathieu
- Franck Estange Un villageois (uncredited)
- Roger Van Mullem
- Alberto Herrero Tirado
More from André Hunebelle
More films directed by André Hunebelle: The Four Charlots Musketeers 2, The Four Charlots Musketeers, Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard and Fantomas Unleashed.
Blood on His Sword Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Im Zeichen der Lilie” and “Miracle of the Wolves”.
- Also known as
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- Im Zeichen der Lilie
- Miracle of the Wolves
- Тайны Бургундского двора
- Csoda a farkasokkal
- El milagro de los lobos
- Ve službách krále
- 战国风云
- Cud Wilków
- La congiura dei potenti
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Blood on His Sword FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Blood on His Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blood on His Sword?
Blood on His Sword runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Blood on His Sword released?
Blood on His Sword was released on September 6, 1961.
Who directed Blood on His Sword?
Blood on His Sword was directed by André Hunebelle.
More films by André Hunebelle Who is in the cast of Blood on His Sword?
Blood on His Sword stars Roger Hanin as Charles le Téméraire, Raphaël Albert-Lambert as Le favori de Charles and Rosanna Schiaffino as Jeanne de Beauvais, among 38 credited actors.
Does Blood on His Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. Blood on His Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Blood on His Sword in?
The original language of Blood on His Sword is French.
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