Princess of Cleves
La Princesse de Clèves
Synopsis
A teen marries the Prince of Clèves, more than twice her age, which makes her an official Princess, a position she takes to heart. Although distracted by elite entertainments often found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duke of Nemours.
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Jean Marais
Prince of Clèves
Marina Vlady
Princess of Clèves
Jean-François Poron
Duke of Nemours
Annie Ducaux
Diane of Poitiers
Lea Padovani
Queen Catherine de Médicis
Raymond Gérôme
The King
Alain Ferral
Dauphin François
Renée-Marie Potet
Dauphine Marie-Stuart
Henri Piégay
Vidame of Chartres
Piéral
Jester
Ivan Dominique
Knight of Guise
Léa Gray
Madame de Mercoeur
Jacques Hilling
Doctor
Hubert de Lapparent
Ambroise Paré
Georges Lycan
Butler
Pierre Moncorbier
Painter
Josée Steiner
Madame de Martigues
Anthony Stuart
English Ambassador
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau, Madame de La Fayette
- Original Title
- La Princesse de Clèves
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Silver Films, Cinétel, PCM, Enalpa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Cocteau, Madame de La Fayette
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Cocteau
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Princess of Cleves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Princess of Cleves about?
A teen marries the Prince of Clèves, more than twice her age, which makes her an official Princess, a position she takes to heart. Although distracted by elite entertainments often found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duke of Nemours.
Who directed Princess of Cleves?
Princess of Cleves was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Princess of Cleves?
The principal cast of Princess of Cleves includes Jean Marais, Marina Vlady, Jean-François Poron, Annie Ducaux, Lea Padovani.
When was Princess of Cleves released and how long is it?
Princess of Cleves was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Is Princess of Cleves based on a book or true story?
Princess of Cleves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Madame de La Fayette".