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Cast
Jacques Torrens
as Jean Buridan
Clarisse Deudon
as Marguerite de Bourgogne
Jean-Louis Bacqué
as Captain of the guards
Georges Coulonges
as King of beggars
Paul Demange
as Simon Malingré
Maurice Escande
as Enguerrand de Marigny
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as Gillonne
Marcel Lupovici
as The killer
Pierre Magnier
as The prior
Jean Mille
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure
Votes1
DirectorÉmile Couzinet
WritersÉmile Couzinet
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBuridan, hero of the tower of Nesle
About Buridan, hero of the tower of Nesle
In Paris in 1314, the knight Jean Buridan is in love with Mirtille but the young woman is already coveted by the king's brother.
Directed by Émile Couzinet, Buridan, hero of the tower of Nesle leans on a strong ensemble — Jacques Torrens, Clarisse Deudon, Jean-Louis Bacqué — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1952.
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