Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948)
A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings.
1948 · NR · 1h 36m · Romance, History, Drama
Genres: Romance, History, Drama
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.
Director: Basil Dearden
Writers: John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick, Helen Simpson
Music by: Alan Rawsthorne
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editor: Michael Truman
Cast
Stewart Granger as Count Philip KonigsmarkJoan Greenwood as Sophie DorotheaFlora Robson as Countess Clara PlatenFrançoise Rosay as The Electress SophiaFrederick Valk as The Elector Ernest AugustusPeter Bull as Prince George LouisMichael Gough as Prince CharlesMegs Jenkins as Frau BuscheJill Balcon as KnesbeckDavid Horne as Duke George WilliamMercia Swinburne as Countess EleanoreCecil Trouncer as Major EckMore like this
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