Désirée
1954, English. Directed by Henry Koster.
The life...the women...the conquests of Napoleon!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Henry KosterDirector
- Marlon BrandoNapoleon Bonaparte
- Jean SimmonsDesiree Clary
- Merle OberonEmpress Josephine
- Michael RennieBernadotte
- Cameron MitchellJoseph Bonaparte
- Elizabeth SellarsJulie
- Charlotte AustinPaulette Bonaparte
- Cathleen NesbittMme. Bonaparte
- Evelyn VardenMarie
- Isobel ElsomMme. Clary
- John HoytTalleyrand
- Alan NapierDespreaux
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Taradash
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Désirée: quick answers
Is Désirée worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Désirée?
Désirée runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Désirée have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Désirée. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Désirée suitable for kids?
Désirée is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Désirée?
If you liked Désirée, try Salome, Racing with the Moon, Flamingo Road.
Who directed Désirée?
Désirée (1954) was directed by Henry Koster and stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon.