Movie

King Richard and the Crusaders

“Theirs was the mightiest challenge of them all!”

★ 6.4(14)19541h 54m

King Richard and the Crusaders is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: David Butler
Release date: 1954-08-07
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About King Richard and the Crusaders

King Richard and the Crusaders is a 1954 movie in the Adventure, Drama and History genres, directed by David Butler, starring Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo and George Sanders. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch King Richard and the Crusaders in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman, this is the story of the romantic adventures of Christians and Muslims during the battle for the Holy Land in the time of King Richard the Lionheart.

Cast

Rex Harrison

Emir Hderim Sultan Saladin

Virginia Mayo

Lady Edith Plantagenet

George Sanders

King Richard I

Laurence Harvey

Sir Kenneth of the Leopard

Robert Douglas

Sir Giles Amaury

Michael Pate

Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat

Paula Raymond

Queen Berengaria

Lester Matthews

Archbishop of Tyre / Narrator

Anthony Eustrel

Baron De Vaux

Henry Corden

King Philip of France

Wilton Graff

Duke Leopold of Austria

Nejla Ates

Moorish Dancing Girl

Themes & keywords

crusaderichard the lionheart12th centurysaladin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch King Richard and the Crusaders in United States?+

In United States, King Richard and the Crusaders is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is King Richard and the Crusaders on Netflix?+

King Richard and the Crusaders is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is King Richard and the Crusaders?+

King Richard and the Crusaders has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in King Richard and the Crusaders?+

King Richard and the Crusaders stars Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey and Robert Douglas.

When did King Richard and the Crusaders come out?+

King Richard and the Crusaders is a 1954 movie directed by David Butler.

What genre is King Richard and the Crusaders?+

King Richard and the Crusaders is Adventure, Drama, History and War film.

Who directed King Richard and the Crusaders?+

King Richard and the Crusaders was directed by David Butler.