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The Mad Empress (1939)

1939-12-16 · 1h 12m · EN
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The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

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Jerome ChodorovWriterMiguel Contreras TorresDirector, WriterJean BartWriter

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Medea de NovaraMedea de NovaraEmpress Carlotta of MexicoConrad NagelConrad NagelMaximilianJason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.President Benito JuarezLionel AtwillLionel AtwillGeneral BazaineGuy Bates PostGuy Bates PostLouis Napoleon IIIEvelyn BrentEvelyn BrentEmpress EugenieFrank McGlynn Sr.Frank McGlynn Sr.President Abraham LincolnNigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierFather FisherGustav von SeyffertitzGustav von SeyffertitzMetternichMichael VisaroffMichael VisaroffDr. Samuel BaschEarl GunnEarl GunnPorfirio DiazGeorge RegasGeorge RegasMariano Escobedo

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Family relationshipsReligionRoyaltyRevolutionNapoleonNapoleon bonaparte

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Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityFamily Relationships · Religion · RoyaltyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · Romance · Family Relationships

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What is The Mad Empress about?

The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

How long is The Mad Empress?

The Mad Empress has a runtime of 72 minutes.