Lucrèce Borgia (1953)
In the early 16th century, Italy is ruled by the powerful Borgia family, led by César Borgia and his sister Lucrèce. In a ruthless power play, César plots to have his sister’s husband murdered. But without her brother’s knowledge, Lucrèce has taken a strong lover who will challenge the Borgias.
Director: Christian-Jaque
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Martine Carol as Lucrèce Borgia |
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Pedro Armendáriz as César Borgia |
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Valentine Tessier as Julie Farnese |
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Arnoldo Foà as Michelotto |
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Piéral as The jester |
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Christian Marquand as Paolo |
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Tania Fédor as The lady of finery |
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Louis Seigner as The magician |
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Howard Vernon as The chaplain |
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Massimo Serato as Alphonse d'Aragon |
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Maurice Ronet as Perotto |
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Raphaël Patorni as Este's envoy |
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Olivier Mathot as The sculptor |
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Jean d'Yd as The doctor |
| Directing | Christian-Jaque | Director |
| Sound | Maurice Thiriet | Music |
| Writing | Jacques Sigurd | Writer |
| Writing | Jacques Laurent | Writer |
| Camera | Christian Matras | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Christian-Jaque | Writer |
| Writing | Alfred Schirokauer | Novel |