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Queen Margot (1954): Cast

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Queen Margot is a 1954 historical drama directed by Jean Dréville, starring Jeanne Moreau as Marguerite de Valois, "La Reine Margot", Françoise Rosay and Daniel Ceccaldi. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Queen Margot (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Jean Dréville
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Queen Margot About?

The premise of Queen Margot without spoilers.

Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Catherine de Médicis, marries Henri de Navarre in a supposed reconciliation between the Catholic League and the Huguenots, but the wedding is used to lure Huguenots to Paris for massacre. Amid the St. Bartholomew’s Day riots, Queen Margot struggles to protect her husband, thwart an annulment, and hide two wounded knights from opposing sides, falling for one as she races to warn Henri of further attacks.

Queen Margot Themes & Keywords

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  • 16th century
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Queen Margot Cast & Characters

Jeanne Moreau leads the cast as Marguerite de Valois, "La Reine Margot", with Françoise Rosay as Catherine de Médicis / Catharine of Medici and Daniel Ceccaldi as Henri d'Anjou. Directed by Jean Dréville; 25 actors are credited in all.

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Queen Margot Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “女王玛尔戈” and “La regina Margot”.

Also known as
  • 女王玛尔戈
  • La regina Margot
  • Bartholomäusnacht
  • 여왕 마고
  • Królowa Margot
  • 玛尔戈王后
  • Margit királyné

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Queen Margot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Queen Margot?

Queen Margot runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Queen Margot released?

Queen Margot was released on November 25, 1954.

Who directed Queen Margot?

Queen Margot was directed by Jean Dréville.

More films by Jean Dréville

Who is in the cast of Queen Margot?

Queen Margot stars Jeanne Moreau as Marguerite de Valois, "La Reine Margot", Françoise Rosay as Catherine de Médicis / Catharine of Medici and Daniel Ceccaldi as Henri d'Anjou, among 25 credited actors.

Does Queen Margot have a post-credit scene?

No. Queen Margot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Queen Margot in?

The original language of Queen Margot is French.

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