Lola Montès
“She lived too intensely and far too well!”
Synopsis
Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LOLA MONTES Trailer (1955) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-13
Top Cast
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Martine Carol
Lola Montes
Peter Ustinov
Circus Master
Anton Walbrook
Ludwig I, King of Bavaria
Henri Guisol
Horseman Maurice
Lise Delamare
Mrs. Craigie, Lola's Mother
Paulette Dubost
Josephine, the Maid
Oskar Werner
Student
Jean Galland
Private Secretary
Will Quadflieg
Franz Liszt
Héléna Manson
Lieutenant James' Sister
Germaine Delbat
Stewardess
Carl Esmond
Doctor
Jacques Fayet
Steward
Friedrich Domin
Circus Manager
Werner Finck
Wisböck, the Artist
Ivan Desny
Lieutenant Thomas James
Béatrice Arnac
Circus Rider (uncredited)
Maurice Barnay
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Laurent, Max Ophüls, Jacques Natanson, Franz Geiger, Annette Wademant
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Lola Montès
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Florida Films, Gamma Film, Union-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Ophüls
Jacques Laurent, Max Ophüls, Jacques Natanson, Franz Geiger, Annette Wademant
Georges Auric
Christian Matras
Madeleine Gug, Adolf Schlyssleder, Jacqueline Sadoul
Anton Schelkopf, André Haguet, Albert Caraco
Department Leadership Roster
Max Ophüls
Director
Max Ophüls
Writer
Jacques Natanson
Writer
Franz Geiger
Writer
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Adolf Schlyssleder
Editor
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Anton Schelkopf
Producer
André Haguet
Producer
Albert Caraco
Producer
Annette Wademant
Writer
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lola Montès
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lola Montès about?
Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.
Who directed Lola Montès?
Lola Montès was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in Lola Montès?
The principal cast of Lola Montès includes Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Anton Walbrook, Henri Guisol, Lise Delamare.
When was Lola Montès released and how long is it?
Lola Montès was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Lola Montès?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lola Montès was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Lola Montès based on a book or true story?
Lola Montès is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Laurent".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lola Montès?
Lola Montès holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).