Lucrezia Borgia
Synopsis
Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, has three adult children: Juan, who is virtuous and has a sweetheart who is a woman of the people, Lucrezia, who is virtuous and wants to marry Alfonso, and Cesare, who is wicked and lusts after Lucrezia, Juan's girlfriend, and probably others. Cesare has vowed to kill any suitor for Lucrezia's love, and he has three thugs to carry out his wishes. Bodies fall into the Tiber, into the Colosseum (with lions prowling), and onto the Vatican floors.
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Conrad Veidt
Cesare Borgia
Liane Haid
Lucrezia Borgia (Fandanga)
Albert Bassermann
Papst Alexander VI Rodrigo Borgia
Paul Wegener
Micheletto
Heinrich George
Sebastiano
Adolf E. Licho
Lodowico
William Dieterle
Giovanni Sforza, Herr von Pesaro
Lothar Müthel
Juan Borgia
Alphons Fryland
Alfonso, Prinz von Arragon
Käte Oswald
Naomi
Alexander Granach
ein Gefangener
Anita Berber
Gräfin Julia Orsini
Lyda Salmonova
Diabola, Tierbändigerin
Mary Douce
Florentina
Max Pohl
Fratelli, Waffenschmied
Adele Sandrock
Die Äbtissen
Wilhelm Diegelmann
Wirt
Philipp Manning
Diener Cesares
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Oswald, Harry Sheff
- Original Title
- Lucrezia Borgia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Richard Oswald, Harry Sheff
Károly Vass, Karl Freund
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
Richard Oswald
Writer
Károly Vass
Director of Photography
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucrezia Borgia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucrezia Borgia about?
Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, has three adult children: Juan, who is virtuous and has a sweetheart who is a woman of the people, Lucrezia, who is virtuous and wants to marry Alfonso, and Cesare, who is wicked and lusts after Lucrezia, Juan's girlfriend, and probably others. Cesare has vowed to kill any suitor for Lucrezia's love, and he has three thugs to carry out his wishes. Bodies fall into the Tiber, into the Colosseum (with lions prowling), and onto the Vatican floors.
Who directed Lucrezia Borgia?
Lucrezia Borgia was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in Lucrezia Borgia?
The principal cast of Lucrezia Borgia includes Conrad Veidt, Liane Haid, Albert Bassermann, Paul Wegener, Heinrich George.
When was Lucrezia Borgia released and how long is it?
Lucrezia Borgia was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is Lucrezia Borgia based on a book or true story?
Lucrezia Borgia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Sheff".