Ivanhoe
BBC Video

Sleeve Sypnosis:
Sir Walter Scott's heroic tale of courage, honour and romance.

In one of the geatest adventure stories of all time,
Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to reclaim his
honour, his inheritance and the hand of his beloved.

As this major drama unfolds the young nobleman becomes involved in the bitter struggle for the English throne between Prince John and his brother King Richard. Ivanhoe is set in ancient castles and rugged landscapes across Scotland and England. Spectacular battle scenes and the great tournament at Ashby are brought together in a powerful tale of courage and intense romantic love. This outstanding new BBCTV production magnificently evokes the Age of Chivalry in all its passion, gallantry and glory.

© A BBC/A&E Network co-production with BBC Worldwide.

Director: Stuart Orme

Cast: Steven Waddington, Ciaran Madden, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Lynch, Jimmy Chisholm, Nick Brimble, Valentine Pelka, David Nicholls, James Cosmo, Chris Walker, Simon Donald, Roger Ashton Griffiths, Dermot Keaney, Trevor Cooper, Ron Donachie, Aden Gillett, David Horovitch, Rory Edwards, Victoria Smurfit, Peter Guinness, Christopher Lee, Jack Klaff, Peter Needham, David Barrass, Renny Krupinski, Ralph Brown, Ronald Pickup, Siân Phillips

Year: 1997

Genre: Television, Romance, Drama

Addtional Notes:
Run Time Approx: 300 mins. Originally broadcast in six-parts.