Imperial Venus
Originally released in 1962. Imperial Venus is a drama/history film. directed by Jean Delannoy. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gina Lollobrigida, Stephen Boyd, and Raymond Pellegrin
Synopsis
The romanticized gallant adventures of Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister. First "engaged" to the Conventionnel Fréron, then separated from him by her brother for political reasons, Pauline joined Napoleon in the Italian army, where she fell in love with the comté de Canouville. But the First Consul married her to his friend, General Leclerc, whom she followed on the expedition to Saint-Domingue. Unconcerned about fidelity, she began to love her husband just as he was about to die of yellow fever. Back in France, she was soon consoled by other gallants. Napoleon, now emperor, hastened to marry her off to Prince Borghese, but he was unable to make her love him. She soon returned to Paris to lead the life of a gallant woman, incognito, and again met Canouville, whom the emperor tried in vain to separate from her. But soon the Russian campaign begins, and her lover is killed. All that remains for Pauline, this time disconsolate, is to reconcile with her brother on the road to exile.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imperial Venus about?
The romanticized gallant adventures of Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister. First "engaged" to the Conventionnel Fréron, then separated from him by her brother for political reasons, Pauline join...
Who directed Imperial Venus?
Imperial Venus was directed by Jean Delannoy.
How long is Imperial Venus?
Imperial Venus has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Imperial Venus released?
Imperial Venus was released on December 22, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Imperial Venus?
The main cast of Imperial Venus includes Gina Lollobrigida, Stephen Boyd, Raymond Pellegrin, Micheline Presle, Gabriele Ferzetti.