Wicked Duchess
La Duchesse de Langeais
Synopsis
Edwige Feuillère and Pierre Richard-Willm star in director Jacques de Baroncelli's adaptation of the Balzac novella The Duchesse de Langeais, which tells the tale of a Parisian socialite who is romantically pursued by a Napoleonic war hero. With a screenplay by Jean Giraudoux.
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Edwige Feuillère
Antoinette de Langeais
Pierre Richard-Willm
Armand de Montriveau
Aimé Clariond
Ronquerolles
Lise Delamare
Madame de Serizy
Charles Granval
The vidame of Pamiers
Irène Bonheur
Caroline de Vanderesse
Marthe Mellot
The mother superior
Simone Renant
Viscountess Emilie de Fontaines
Hélène Constant
Paméla
Madeleine Pagès
Suzette
Dorothée Luss
Madame de Lestorade
Jacques Varennes
The Duke of Langeais
Catherine Fonteney
The Princess of Blamont-Chauvry
Georges Mauloy
The Duke of Grandlieu
Philippe Richard
Bonpied, the doorman
François Dupriet
Gaston Mauger
King Louis XVIII
Maurice Dorléac
Baron Auguste de Maulincour
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques de Baroncelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Honoré de Balzac, Jean Giraudoux
- Original Score
- Francis Poulenc
- Original Title
- La Duchesse de Langeais
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Films Orange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques de Baroncelli
Honoré de Balzac, Jean Giraudoux
Francis Poulenc
Christian Matras
Yvonne Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques de Baroncelli
Director
Francis Poulenc
Original Music Composer
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Yvonne Martin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked Duchess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked Duchess about?
Edwige Feuillère and Pierre Richard-Willm star in director Jacques de Baroncelli's adaptation of the Balzac novella The Duchesse de Langeais, which tells the tale of a Parisian socialite who is romantically pursued by a Napoleonic war hero. With a screenplay by Jean Giraudoux.
Who directed Wicked Duchess?
Wicked Duchess was directed by Jacques de Baroncelli.
Who stars in Wicked Duchess?
The principal cast of Wicked Duchess includes Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Aimé Clariond, Lise Delamare, Charles Granval.
When was Wicked Duchess released and how long is it?
Wicked Duchess was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Wicked Duchess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked Duchess was composed by Francis Poulenc.
Is Wicked Duchess based on a book or true story?
Wicked Duchess is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".