directed by: Cecil B. DeMille, year: 1935
actors: Loretta Young, Henry Wilcoxon

An opulent Cecil B. DeMille historical epic, The Crusades (1935) follows a valiant knight and a daring heroine amid the clash of faith, love and power during the Crusades. Grand battles, lavish sets and sweeping romance unfold against political intrigue as loyalties are tested and destinies forged. This signature DeMille spectacle blends adventure, religious drama and melodrama into a boldly cinematic saga that epitomizes the director’s large‑scale storytelling.

Crusades, Historical Epic, Romantic Adventure, Period Drama