Saraband for Dead Lovers
“A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings.”
Synopsis
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. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.
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Stewart Granger
Count Philip Konigsmark
Joan Greenwood
Sophie Dorothea
Flora Robson
Countess Clara Platen
Françoise Rosay
The Electress Sophia
Frederick Valk
The Elector Ernest Augustus
Peter Bull
Prince George Louis
Michael Gough
Prince Charles
Megs Jenkins
Frau Busche
Jill Balcon
Knesbeck
David Horne
Duke George William
Mercia Swinburne
Countess Eleanore
Cecil Trouncer
Major Eck
Noel Howlett
Count Platen
Barbara Leake
Maria, Clara's Maid
Miles Malleson
Lord of Misrule
Rosemary Lang
Young Princess Sophie
Edward Sinclair
Nils
Allan Jeayes
Governor of Ahlden
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Simpson, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
- Original Score
- Alan Rawsthorne
- Original Title
- Saraband for Dead Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Helen Simpson, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
Alan Rawsthorne
Douglas Slocombe
Michael Truman
Michael Balcon, Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Michael Relph
Producer
John Dighton
Writer
Alexander Mackendrick
Writer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Michael Truman
Editor
Alan Rawsthorne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saraband for Dead Lovers
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What is Saraband for Dead Lovers about?
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. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.
Who directed Saraband for Dead Lovers?
Saraband for Dead Lovers was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Saraband for Dead Lovers?
The principal cast of Saraband for Dead Lovers includes Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson, Françoise Rosay, Frederick Valk.
When was Saraband for Dead Lovers released and how long is it?
Saraband for Dead Lovers was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Saraband for Dead Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saraband for Dead Lovers was composed by Alan Rawsthorne.
Is Saraband for Dead Lovers based on a book or true story?
Saraband for Dead Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Simpson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saraband for Dead Lovers?
Saraband for Dead Lovers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).