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Rebel knights, royal intrigue, and swordplay ignite the battle for Aquitaine.

THE DARK AVENGER

Flaming With the Barbaric Cruelties And Infamous Conquests of the Dark Age of Terror!

1955 · 1h 25m · PG · Adventure / Drama / History / Romance / War · IMDB TMDB

During the fourteenth century when the Hundred Years War between France and England is beginning the English occupation of French Aquitainia, rebel French Knights vow to oust Edward, Prince of Wales, ruler of Aquitaine.

Quick Answer

What is The Dark Avenger about?

The Dark Avenger is a 1955 United Kingdom action-adventure drama directed by Henry Levin about Prince Edward's struggle to defend English rule in Aquitaine against rebellious French nobles.

Programmer's Pick

Errol Flynn returns to the tights-and-armor arena, this time as the Black Prince facing down French rebels and royal headaches. Expect stately jousts, plenty of brooding in castles, and the kind of medieval drama where even the sideburns mean business.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in 1359 during the turbulent aftermath of the Hundred Years War, The Dark Avenger follows Prince Edward as he is tasked with ruling the contested territory of Aquitaine after his father, King Edward III, returns to London. Although the French king is a prisoner and the local nobility is offered a truce, not all are willing to accept defeat. With tensions simmering, especially from the resentful Comte Robert De Ville, Edward must navigate political unrest, rebellious nobles, and the burdens of leadership. The film blends historical drama with action and adventure, promising jousts, swordfights, and courtly intrigue against a backdrop of medieval power struggles.

Details & Specs

Director
Henry Levin
Writer
Daniel B. Ullman
Release
1955
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
L'armure noire, Tumma kostaja, The Black Prince, The Warriors, Original title: The Dark Avenger

Why This Matters

This film marks the final historical action role for Errol Flynn, a star known for the genre, and features international title changes reflecting its distribution strategy.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Henry Levin Writer: Daniel B. Ullman
Errol Flynn Errol Flynn Prince Edward Joanne Dru Joanne Dru Lady Joan Holland Peter Finch Peter Finch Comte De Ville Yvonne Furneaux Yvonne Furneaux Marie Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Sir Ellys Michael Hordern Michael Hordern King Edward Moultrie Kelsall Moultrie Kelsall Sir Bruce Robert Urquhart Robert Urquhart Sir Philip Noel Willman Noel Willman Du Guesclin FR Fanny Rowe Genevieve (as Francis Rowe) Alastair Hunter Alastair Hunter Libeau Rupert Davies Rupert Davies Sir John Ewen Solon Ewen Solon D'Estell VW Vincent Winter John Holland Richard O'Sullivan Richard O'Sullivan Thomas Holland Jack Lambert Jack Lambert Dubois John Welsh John Welsh Gurd Harold Kasket Harold Kasket Arnaud Leslie Linder Leslie Linder François Le Clerc Robert Brown Robert Brown First French Knight JP John Philips Second French Knight Christopher Lee Christopher Lee French Patrol Captain at Tavern (uncredited) Ian Bannen Ian Bannen French Night (uncredited) PB Peter Brace French Knight (uncredited) Jim Brady Jim Brady English Archer (uncredited) Bill Brandon Bill Brandon French Soldier Knocked Out by Marie (uncredited) DB Daniel Brown French Peasant (uncredited) Noel Coleman Noel Coleman King Edward's Herald (uncredited) MG Michael Godfrey French Guard (uncredited) MG Michael Golden French Guard (uncredited) Walter Gotell Walter Gotell French Castle Guard (uncredited) PH Patrick Halpin French Knight (uncredited) AH Aidan Harrington French Soldier at Tavern (uncredited) VH Victor Harrington French Soldier in Tavern (uncredited) FH Frank Hawkins English Guard (uncredited) EL Eddie Leslie Master at Arms (uncredited) Marne Maitland Marne Maitland French Peasant (uncredited) Patrick McGoohan Patrick McGoohan English Soldier (uncredited) CM Colin McKenzie English Soldier (uncredited) Hal Osmond Hal Osmond Frightened French Peasant (uncredited) Wensley Pithey Wensley Pithey French Guard (uncredited) EP Ernie Priest French Knight (uncredited) LS Leonard Sharp French Peasant (uncredited) Richard Warner Richard Warner Du Guesclin's Messenger (uncredited) LW Leslie Weston French Peasant (uncredited)

Why Cult

Flynn in Armor

Errol Flynn brings his swashbuckling charisma to the role of Prince Edward, commanding both battlefield and banquet hall.

Medieval Politics

The film delves into the machinations of English and French nobility, with truces, betrayals, and shifting alliances shaping the fate of Aquitaine.

Swordfights and Jousts

Expect clashing steel, jousting matches, and the spectacle of 14th-century chivalry brought to life.

Masked Heroics

A masked hero and daring rescues add a dash of classic adventure to the historical proceedings.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Dark Avenger? +

The Dark Avenger was directed by Henry Levin.

How long is The Dark Avenger? +

The Dark Avenger has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is The Dark Avenger? +

The Dark Avenger is an action, adventure, drama, and history film.

Where can I watch The Dark Avenger? +

You can watch The Dark Avenger on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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