Saraband for Dead Lovers
1948, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings.
Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Stewart GrangerCount Philip Konigsmark
- Joan GreenwoodSophie Dorothea
- Flora RobsonCountess Clara Platen
- Françoise RosayThe Electress Sophia
- Frederick ValkThe Elector Ernest Augustus
- Peter BullPrince George Louis
- Michael GoughPrince Charles
- Megs JenkinsFrau Busche
- Jill BalconKnesbeck
- David HorneDuke George William
- Mercia SwinburneCountess Eleanore
- Cecil TrouncerMajor Eck
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1948
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
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Saraband for Dead Lovers runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Saraband for Dead Lovers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Saraband for Dead Lovers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Saraband for Dead Lovers on?
Saraband for Dead Lovers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Saraband for Dead Lovers?
If you liked Saraband for Dead Lovers, try The Girl King, The Duchess, Anne of the Thousand Days.
Who directed Saraband for Dead Lovers?
Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson.