A film by André-Paul Antoine and Pierre-André Bréal, released in 1967
Running time: 270 minutes (12 Episodes)
Robert Etcheverry : François de Recci
Geneviève Casile : Isabelle de Sospel
Jacques Balutin : Guillot
Claude Gensac : Mireille
Denise Grey: The duchess of Blainville
Franck Estange : Ricardo
Giani Esposito : Mazarin
Mario Pilar : Alonzo
Angelo Bardi : Bodinelli
Gilles Pelletier : Thoiras
José Luis de Vilallonga : Castellan
Jean Martinelli: Count of Sospel
Gérard Buhr : Kleist
Dora Doll : Coralie
Eva Damien : Lisette
Jacques Echantillon : Arsène
Monique Morisi : Suzanne
Hubert Noël : Flins
Michèle Varnier : Zerbinette
Christian Le Guillochet : Robiro
Overview
Handsome, fearless soldier, hero of the famous siege of La Rochelle, where he fought the previous year, Sir Francis Ricci storm has been dubbed "The Knight Storm" by his troops because of his valor and bravery. Seriously injured in one of his last assault, François is recovering at the Duchesse de Blainville, his aunt, who collected the death of his parents. Intimate friend of the queen, the duchess has only one idea: to marry his nephew.