Dangerous Exile
Dangerous Exile

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Dangerous Exile

1957
Movie
88 min
English

Dangerous Exile is a 1957 British historical drama film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Louis Jourdan, Belinda Lee, Anne Heywood and Richard O'Sullivan. It concerns the fate of Louis XVII, who died in 1795 as a boy, yet was popularly believed to have escaped from his French revolutionary captors.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Terence YoungGenres: Adventure, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In 1790s France, amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, a young aristocrat is entrusted with the safety of the Dauphin, the son of the executed King Louis XVI. He must protect the boy from the ruthless revolutionaries who seek to eliminate the royal bloodline. Their perilous journey takes them across treacherous seas and into hiding, facing constant danger and betrayal as they strive to reach a place of safety and preserve the hope of a future monarchy.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Exile received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its adventurous plot and historical setting, others found the pacing to be uneven and the romantic subplots to be less engaging. The performances, particularly that of Louis Jourdan, were generally well-regarded, but the film did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its historical setting and adventurous narrative.

  • Criticized for an occasionally slow pace and underdeveloped romantic elements.

  • Louis Jourdan's performance was noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dangerous Exile are scarce, but available feedback suggests a moderate appreciation for its historical drama and swashbuckling elements. Some viewers found it to be an entertaining, if somewhat dated, adventure film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot at Pinewood Studios in England and on location in Italy, with scenes depicting the French countryside being filmed in the Italian Alps.

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