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Ivanhoe: The King's Knight

1997 · 1 season · Kids, Family, Animation, Action & Adventure

Set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, this animated series follows Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a noble Saxon knight who fights for justice, honor, and the rightful king. With King Richard away on the Crusades, the scheming Prince John seeks to usurp the throne. Ivanhoe, loyal to Richard, becomes a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Each episode features Ivanhoe and his companions — including the clever jester Wamba, the brave Rebecca, and the loyal Harold — as they thwart Prince John's plots, battle corrupt nobles like Front-de-Boeuf and Malvoisin, and protect the innocent across the kingdom. The show blends action, chivalry, and moral lessons, offering a kid-friendly take on classic medieval adventure with a touch of political intrigue and fantasy.

Seasons

• Season 1 — 52 episodes (September 1, 1997)

Cast

• Gérard Rinaldi as Ivanhoe
• François Leccia as Godefroy De Valenciennes / Additional Voices
• Benoît Allemane as Front De Boeuf
• Dorothée Jemma as Rowena
• Michel Le Royer as Additional Voices
• Sylvie Jacob as Rebecca
• Marc Bretonnière as De Bois-Guilbert/Herald
• Bernard Soufflet as Wamba/Additional Voices
• Michel Bedetti as Altara the Magician / Additional Voices
• Bernard Tiphaine as Prince John
• Jean Barney as DeMalvoisin

Details

First aired

September 1, 1997

Episodes

52

Genres

Kids, Family, Animation, Action & Adventure

Network

France 2

Status

Ended