Désirée
"The life...the women...the conquests of Napoleon!"
Originally released in 1954. Désirée is a drama/romance film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, and Merle Oberon
Synopsis
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding Genaral Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
as Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Simmons
as Desiree Clary
Merle Oberon
as Empress Josephine
Michael Rennie
as Bernadotte
Cameron Mitchell
as Joseph Bonaparte
Elizabeth Sellars
as Julie
Charlotte Austin
as Paulette Bonaparte
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Mme. Bonaparte
Evelyn Varden
as Marie
Isobel Elsom
as Mme. Clary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Désirée about?
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding Genaral Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who late...
Who directed Désirée?
Désirée was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is Désirée?
Désirée has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Désirée released?
Désirée was released on November 16, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Désirée?
The main cast of Désirée includes Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon, Michael Rennie, Cameron Mitchell.