Princess of Cleves
1961, French. Directed by Jean Delannoy.
A teen marries the Prince of Clèves, more than twice her age, which makes her an official Princess, a position she takes to heart. Although distracted by elite entertainments often found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duke of Nemours.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Jean DelannoyDirector
- Jean MaraisPrince of Clèves
- Marina VladyPrincess of Clèves
- Jean-François PoronDuke of Nemours
- Annie DucauxDiane of Poitiers
- Lea PadovaniQueen Catherine de Médicis
- Raymond GérômeThe King
- Alain FerralDauphin François
- Renée-Marie PotetDauphine Marie-Stuart
- Henri PiégayVidame of Chartres
- PiéralJester
- Ivan DominiqueKnight of Guise
- Léa GrayMadame de Mercoeur
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1961
- Original title
- La Princesse de Clèves
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean Cocteau
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What Princess of Cleves is based on
Princess of Cleves is based on La Princesse de Clèves (1678) by Madame de Lafayette.
1678
La Princesse de Clèves
By Madame de Lafayette
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Princess of Cleves runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Princess of Cleves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Princess of Cleves?
If you liked Princess of Cleves, try The Edge of Love, Scarlet, The Invisible Woman.
Who directed Princess of Cleves?
Princess of Cleves (1961) was directed by Jean Delannoy and stars Jean Marais, Marina Vlady, Jean-François Poron.
What is Princess of Cleves based on?
Princess of Cleves is based on La Princesse de Clèves (1678) by Madame de Lafayette.