Ivanhoe (1953): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ivanhoe is a 1953 adventure drama directed by Richard Thorpe, starring Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor and George Sanders. It is based on Ivanhoe by Walter Scott and Graham Tulloch. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $18,772 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmes Lusomundo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ivanhoe About?
The premise of Ivanhoe without spoilers, adapted from Ivanhoe by Walter Scott and Graham Tulloch. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of 12th-century England, Saxons and Normans are embroiled in a fierce struggle for power. Knight Ivanhoe finds himself caught in this conflict as he searches for the missing King Richard. His quest involves navigating dangerous political intrigue, facing formidable opponents, and confronting his own familial challenges in a kingdom fractured by war and ambition.
Ivanhoe Themes & Keywords
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- sword fighting
- joust
- duel
- combat
- sword duel
- chivalry
- crusader
- tournament
- title same as book
- ivanhoe character
- dog
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- yorkshire england
- horn the musical instrument
- battleaxe
- bow the weapon
- shot with an arrow
- man and woman share a horse
- man and woman ride a horse
- side saddle
- riding sidesaddle
- riding a horse side saddle
- robin hood character
- 12th century
- king john character
- king richard i of england character
- theft
- swashbuckler adventure
- swashbuckler
- two riding a horse
- reference to court jester
- court jester costume
- knight on horse
- knight on horseback
- man and woman ride a horse together
- remade
- brunette
- blond
- merry men
- thorpe and r. taylor
- part of trilogy
- first in trilogy
- thorpe and e. taylor
- r. talyor and e. taylor
- king
- knight
- forest
- crusades
- captive
- austria
Ivanhoe Cast
Robert Taylor leads the cast, with Elizabeth Taylor and George Sanders. Directed by Richard Thorpe; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Thorpe
Also Starring in Ivanhoe
· 6 moreMore from Richard Thorpe
More films directed by Richard Thorpe, best-rated first: Jailhouse Rock, How the West Was Won, The Last Challenge and That Funny Feeling.
Ivanhoe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ivanhoe 75 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Ivanhoe Plot Summary
What happens in Ivanhoe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In late 12th century England, a deep-rooted animosity exists between the Saxons and Normans. The unpopular Norman Prince John now rules over England, following the departure of his brother, King Richard, to undertake the Third Crusade. Many believe that Richard has perished during his quest. However, Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, embarks on a challenging journey back to England where he ultimately finds Richard imprisoned in Austria, suffering because John refuses to pay his ransom.
Full summary
The whole story of Ivanhoe, scene by scene
Ivanhoe Box Office
Ivanhoe grossed $18,772 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.8K
- International
- $18.8K
Ivanhoe Awards & Nominations
Ivanhoe was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 6 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1953.
6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1953 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Cinematography (Color)
- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
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Golden Globes 1953 2 nominations- Nominated Best Music, Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Promoting International Understanding
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DGA Awards 1952 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Richard Thorpe
Ivanhoe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ivanhoe.
How Well Do You Know Ivanhoe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Ivanhoe Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe” and “Айвенго”.
- Also known as
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- Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe
- Айвенго
- Ivanhoé
- O Vingador do Rei
- Ivanhoe - Der schwarze Ritter
- Ιβανόης
- אייבנהו
- 아이반호
- Айвънхоу
- Ivanhoé, o Vingador do Rei
- آیوانهو
- 劫后英雄传
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- Ivanhoe - den svarte riddaren
- 劫後英雄傳
- ไอแวนโฮ
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Ivanhoe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Ivanhoe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Ivanhoe released?
Ivanhoe was released on February 20, 1953.
Who directed Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe was directed by Richard Thorpe.
More films by Richard Thorpe Who is in the cast of Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe stars Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor and George Sanders, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ivanhoe make at the box office?
Ivanhoe grossed $18,772 worldwide.
How is Ivanhoe rated?
Ivanhoe has 75 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is Ivanhoe based on a book?
Yes. Ivanhoe is adapted from Ivanhoe by Walter Scott and Graham Tulloch.
Was Ivanhoe nominated for any awards?
Ivanhoe received 6 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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