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Rebellious Parisian poet François Villon matches wits with King Louis XI, who makes him the top officer of a city under attack and close to rebellion. As he uncovers treachery within the king's own ranks, rallies weary citizens, and falls for a lady-in-waiting, Villon risks everything to save Paris amid the king's shifting loyalties.

1938 · 1h 40m
Director Frank Lloyd

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Rebellious Parisian poet François Villon matches wits with King Louis XI, who makes him the top officer of a city under attack and close to rebellion. As he uncovers treachery within the king's own ranks, rallies weary citizens, and falls for a lady-in-waiting, Villon risks everything to save Paris amid the king's shifting loyalties.

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Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1938
Run Time
1 hr 40 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 1938 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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English
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English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.