Désirée (1954)
Désirée is a 1954 drama movie directed by Henry Koster, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons and Merle Oberon.
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General 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.
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What is Désirée about?
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General 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.
When was Désirée released?
Désirée was released on 16 November 1954.
How long is Désirée?
Désirée runs 1h 50m.
Who made Désirée?
Désirée was directed by Henry Koster.
Where can I watch Désirée?
Désirée is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Désirée
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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
- John Hoyt as Talleyrand
- Alan Napier as Despreaux