Queen Margot
Originally released in 1954. Queen Margot is a drama/history film. directed by Jean Dréville.
Starring Jeanne Moreau, Armando Francioli, and Robert Porte
Synopsis
Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Catherine de Médicis, celebrates her wedding with Henri de Navarre. Officially, it's a rapprochement between the League and the Huguenots. In fact, it was an opportunity to bring all the Huguenots to Paris and kill them all at once. King Charles IX fails in his attempt on Coligny's life. Queen Margot tries to save her husband from the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre by preventing the annulment of his marriage, forcing Henri to share her bed. Two knights from opposing camps are wounded and, saved în extremis, are hidden together by the queen and her cousin. Margot falls in love with one of them, but has to run to warn her husband of a new attack...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Jeanne Moreau
as Marguerite de Valois, "La Reine Margot"
Armando Francioli
as Joseph Peyrac La Môle
Robert Porte
as Charles IX
Henri Génès
as Annibal de Coconas
Françoise Rosay
as Catherine de Médicis / Catharine of Medici
André Versini
as Henri de Navarre / Henry of Navarra
Fiorella Mari
as Henriette
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Henri d'Anjou
Louis de Funès
as René, l'astrologue
Louis Arbessier
as L'amiral de Coligny
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Films Vendôme
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen Margot about?
Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Catherine de Médicis, celebrates her wedding with Henri de Navarre. Officially, it's a rapprochement between the League and the Huguenots. In fact, it was an oppo...
Who directed Queen Margot?
Queen Margot was directed by Jean Dréville.
How long is Queen Margot?
Queen Margot has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Queen Margot released?
Queen Margot was released on November 25, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Queen Margot?
The main cast of Queen Margot includes Jeanne Moreau, Armando Francioli, Robert Porte, Henri Génès, Françoise Rosay.