Madame Bovary movie poster

Madame Bovary

April 14, 1968 2h 35m

Originally released in 1968. Madame Bovary is a drama film. directed by Hans Dieter Schwarze. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Elfriede Irrall, Günter Strack, and Dietmar Schönherr

Synopsis

Emma Bovary, a dreamy, idealistic woman married to the dull provincial doctor Charles, yearns for the passion and luxury she’s read about in novels. After affairs with Léon and Rodolphe fail to fulfill her fantasies, her compulsive spending leads to crushing debt, and in despair, she decides to take her own life by poisoning.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 2h 35m 155 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • TV-60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madame Bovary about?

Emma Bovary, a dreamy, idealistic woman married to the dull provincial doctor Charles, yearns for the passion and luxury she’s read about in novels. After affairs with Léon and Rodolphe fail to ...

Who directed Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary was directed by Hans Dieter Schwarze.

How long is Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).

When was Madame Bovary released?

Madame Bovary was released on April 14, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Madame Bovary?

The main cast of Madame Bovary includes Elfriede Irrall, Günter Strack, Dietmar Schönherr, Klaus Schwarzkopf, Karl Lieffen.