The Crusades

"The Flaming chapters of one woman's love, trapped by two worlds in terrific conflict!"

Oct 25 1935 Approved 2h 5m
Adventure, Drama, History

King Richard the Lionhearted launches a crusade to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.

Plot

The Third Crusade as it didn't happen. King Richard Coeur de Lion goes on the crusade to avoid marrying Princess Alice of France; en route, he marries Berengaria to get food for his men. Berengaria.is captured by Saladin, spurring Richard to attack and capture Acre. But Saladin, attracted to her, takes her on to Jerusalem, and Richard is in danger of assassination.

Written by

Harold Lamb, Waldemar Young, Dudley Nichols

Directed by

Cecil B. DeMille

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,402
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA