Madame X (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, Madame X is a drama and crime film directed by David Lowell Rich, running about 100 minutes. “There was always a man... never a name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman married to a wealthy socialite, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who had been romantically pursuing her, and is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men, eventually returning to the city of her downfall, where she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, she is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who is a public defender. Hoping to continue to protect her son, she refuses to give her real name and is known to the court as the defendant, "Madame X."
Who’s in it. Madame X stars Lana Turner as Holly Parker, John Forsythe as Clay Anderson, Constance Bennett as Estelle Anderson and Ricardo Montalban as Phil Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Madame X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame X (1966)?
- In US, Madame X is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame X worth watching?
- Madame X holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame X?
- Madame X stars Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Constance Bennett, Ricardo Montalban and Burgess Meredith.
- When was Madame X released?
- Madame X was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.