The Eagle with Two Heads
Originally released in 1948. The Eagle with Two Heads is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean Cocteau.
Starring Edwige Feuillère, Jean Marais, and Silvia Monfort
Synopsis
Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edwige Feuillère
as Natasha, la Reine
Jean Marais
as Stanislas
Silvia Monfort
as Édith de Berg
Jean Debucourt
as Felix de Willenstein
Jacques Varennes
as Comte de Foehn
Gilles Quéant
as Rudy
Maurice Nasil
as Gentz
Yvonne de Bray
as La présidente
W. Edward Stirling
as Adams
Capucine
as La dame au buffet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Société des Films Sirius
- Les Films Ariane
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eagle with Two Heads about?
Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a ...
Who directed The Eagle with Two Heads?
The Eagle with Two Heads was directed by Jean Cocteau.
How long is The Eagle with Two Heads?
The Eagle with Two Heads has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Eagle with Two Heads released?
The Eagle with Two Heads was released on September 22, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eagle with Two Heads?
The main cast of The Eagle with Two Heads includes Edwige Feuillère, Jean Marais, Silvia Monfort, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Varennes.