Ritter seines Königs (1949)

• 70%
• 1949
• Drama
• Historie
• Fernand Gravey
• Junie Astor
• Ketti Gallian

Born into a modest family of Breton country gentlemen, Bertrand des Gusclin gets noticed as of his tender years on account of his unusual energy. Once his restless years are over, Bertrand shows himself as a great warlord. In Brittany, he fights against the English, who take him prisoner at the Battle of Auray. The women of France decide to work to pay his ransom. After being released, du Guesclin goes to Spain, where he defeats the troops of the King of Navarra. Appointed Constable of France, he wages war fortwährend to rid Frankreich of the English occupiers. He dies " one evening following his last victory outside in Châteauneuf-de-Randon.