The Dictator
1935, English. Directed by Victor Saville.
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Victor SavilleDirector
- Clive BrookDr. Struensee
- Madeleine CarrollQueen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
- Emlyn WilliamsKing Christian VII of Danmark
- Helen HayeQueen Mother Juliana
- Frank CellierSir Murray Keith
- Isabel JeansVon Eyben
- Alfred DraytonCount Brandt
- Nicholas HannenPrime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
- Ruby MillerMadame Hilda
- Heather ThatcherLady of the Court
- James CarewCast
- Mitchelson-HillCast
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1935
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- M. Logan, Jan Lustig, Benn W. Levy
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The Dictator runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Dictator isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 February 1935. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dictator?
If you liked The Dictator, try Cold Mountain, Ironclad, The Pride and the Passion.
Who directed The Dictator?
The Dictator (1935) was directed by Victor Saville and stars Clive Brook, Madeleine Carroll, Emlyn Williams.