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Marie-Antoinette Queen of France (1956): Cast

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Marie-Antoinette Queen of France is a 1956 historical drama directed by Jean Delannoy, starring Michèle Morgan as Marie Antoinette, Aimé Clariond and Richard Todd. It runs 2 hours.

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Marie-Antoinette Queen of France (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Jean Delannoy
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Marie-Antoinette Queen of France About?

The premise of Marie-Antoinette Queen of France without spoilers.

As Louis XV lies on his deathbed, the young Dauphine Marie‑Antoinette embarks on a secret liaison with Swedish officer Axel de Fersen. The affair wounds her husband, the newly crowned King Louis XVI, who, upon learning of the betrayal, chooses an unexpectedly magnanimous response.

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France Themes & Keywords

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  • marie antoinette character
  • king louis xv character
  • georges danton character
  • jean paul marat character
  • madame dubarry character
  • territory name in title
  • french revolution
  • 18th century
  • versailles france
  • paris france
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Cast & crew

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France Cast & Characters

Michèle Morgan leads the cast as Marie Antoinette, with Aimé Clariond as Louis XV and Richard Todd as Comte Axel von Fersen. Directed by Jean Delannoy; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean Delannoy

More films directed by Jean Delannoy: Mary of Nazareth, Bernadette, Only the Cool and Action Man.

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Marie-Antoinette Queen of France Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Der Liebesroman einer Königin” and “Franciaország királynéja”.

Also known as
  • Der Liebesroman einer Königin
  • Franciaország királynéja
  • 法兰西王后玛丽·安托瓦内特

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Marie-Antoinette Queen of France FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Marie-Antoinette Queen of France, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Marie-Antoinette Queen of France?

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Marie-Antoinette Queen of France released?

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France was released on April 27, 1956.

Who directed Marie-Antoinette Queen of France?

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France was directed by Jean Delannoy.

More films by Jean Delannoy

Who is in the cast of Marie-Antoinette Queen of France?

Marie-Antoinette Queen of France stars Michèle Morgan as Marie Antoinette, Aimé Clariond as Louis XV and Richard Todd as Comte Axel von Fersen, among 11 credited actors.

Does Marie-Antoinette Queen of France have a post-credit scene?

No. Marie-Antoinette Queen of France has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Marie-Antoinette Queen of France in?

The original language of Marie-Antoinette Queen of France is French.

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