The Marquise of O (1976): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Marquise of O is a 1976 historical drama directed by Eric Rohmer. It is based on The Marquise of O— by Heinrich von Kleist and Nicholas Jacobs. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $7,176 worldwide. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Eric Rohmer
- Original language
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German - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Marquise of O About?
The premise of The Marquise of O without spoilers, adapted from The Marquise of O— by Heinrich von Kleist and Nicholas Jacobs. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A widowed noblewoman's quiet existence is disrupted by an unexpected pregnancy resulting from a brief encounter with a kind Russian officer. Facing a challenging situation, she must grapple with the restrictive social conventions of her time and the potential consequences for herself and her family. The film explores themes of honor, duty, and the complexities of love and reputation.
The Director of The Marquise of O
Directed by Eric Rohmer.
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Director Eric Rohmer
More from Eric Rohmer
More films directed by Eric Rohmer, best-rated first: A Summer's Tale, Autumn Tale, The Lady and the Duke and Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle (1987).
The Marquise of O Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Marquise of O 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Marquise of O Plot Summary
What happens in The Marquise of O from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds in a quaint tavern located in a northern Italian town during the early 19th century, where two men are taken aback by a surprising announcement printed in the paper. The announcement comes from the Marquise of O, a respected widow, revealing her unexpected pregnancy and her desire for the child’s father to come forward and marry her. The men can hardly believe their eyes, especially considering her family’s illustrious reputation, with her father, the Colonel, overseeing the citadel.
Full summary
The whole story of The Marquise of O, scene by scene
The Marquise of O Box Office
The Marquise of O grossed $7,176 worldwide. $6,048 came from the US and Canada and $1,128 (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.2K
- US & Canada
- $6K
- International
- $1.1K
The Marquise of O Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Marquise of O.
How Well Do You Know The Marquise of O?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event leads the Marquise to seek out the father of her unborn child?
The Marquise of O Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “La marquesa de O” and “女侯爵”.
- Also known as
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- La marquesa de O
- 女侯爵
- 侯爵夫人之死
- La marchesa von...
- La Marquise d'O…
- O. márkiné
- O侯爵夫人
- A Marquesa d'O
- O 후작 부인
- Маркиза фон О
- Markýza z O…
- Markiza O
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The Marquise of O FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of The Marquise of O, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Marquise of O?
The Marquise of O runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Marquise of O released?
The Marquise of O was released on October 24, 1976.
Who directed The Marquise of O?
The Marquise of O was directed by Eric Rohmer.
More films by Eric Rohmer How much did The Marquise of O make at the box office?
The Marquise of O grossed $7,176 worldwide ($6,048 domestic, $1,128 international).
How is The Marquise of O rated?
The Marquise of O has 85 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is The Marquise of O based on a book?
Yes. The Marquise of O is adapted from The Marquise of O— by Heinrich von Kleist and Nicholas Jacobs.
Does The Marquise of O have a post-credit scene?
No. The Marquise of O has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Marquise of O in?
The original language of The Marquise of O is German.
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