Princess of Cleves (1961)

5.9/10 101 min Drama History Romance

Overview

When a young teen marries the Prince of Cleves, more than twice her age, she automatically becomes an official Princess and takes her new position to heart. Although distracted by the elite entertainments found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duc de Nemours.

Cast

Jean Marais

Prince of Clèves

Marina Vlady

Princess of Clèves

Jean-François Poron

Duke of Nemours

Annie Ducaux

Diane of Poitiers

Lea Padovani

Queen Catherine de Médicis

Raymond Gérôme

The King

Henri Piégay

Vidame of Chartres

Piéral

Jester

Léa Gray

Madame de Mercoeur

Jacques Hilling

Doctor

Hubert de Lapparent

Ambroise Paré

Georges Lycan

Butler

Pierre Moncorbier

Painter

Josée Steiner

Madame de Martigues

Henri Coutet

(uncredited)

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