Ivanhoe (1997)

The epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca, who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Stars: Ciarán Hinds, Steven Waddington, Susan Lynch, Christopher Lee, Roger Ashton-Griffiths

First Air Date: 1997-01-12

Country: GB

Rating: 6.875 / 10 (8 votes)