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The Countess

"She sacrificed all for love and others for beauty"

March 13, 2009 1h 40m 5.9/10 (178 votes)

Originally released in 2009. The Countess is a drama/history film. directed by Julie Delpy.

Starring Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, and William Hurt

Synopsis

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 13, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (178 votes)
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Budget $8.5M Production budget
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Box Office $784.5K 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,500,000
Revenue
$784,522

Production Companies

  • X Filme International
  • Celluloid Dreams Productions
  • X Filme Creative Pool
  • Fanes Film
  • Social Capital
  • EMC Produktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Countess about?

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blo...

Who directed The Countess?

The Countess was directed by Julie Delpy.

How long is The Countess?

The Countess has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Countess released?

The Countess was released on March 13, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Countess?

The main cast of The Countess includes Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt, Anamaria Marinca, Maria Simon.

Is The Countess worth watching?

The Countess has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 178 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.