Movie

The Mad Empress

★ 5.8(8)19391h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Miguel Contreras Torres
Release date: 1939-12-16
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Miguel Contreras Torres

About The Mad Empress

The Mad Empress is a 1939 movie in the Drama, Romance and War genres, directed by Miguel Contreras Torres, starring Medea de Novara, Conrad Nagel and Jason Robards Sr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mad Empress in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

Cast

Medea de Novara

Empress Carlotta of Mexico

Conrad Nagel

Maximilian

Jason Robards Sr.

President Benito Juarez

Lionel Atwill

General Bazaine

Guy Bates Post

Louis Napoleon III

Evelyn Brent

Empress Eugenie

Frank McGlynn Sr.

President Abraham Lincoln

Nigel De Brulier

Father Fisher

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Metternich

Michael Visaroff

Dr. Samuel Basch

Earl Gunn

Porfirio Diaz

George Regas

Mariano Escobedo

Themes & keywords

revolutionnapoleon bonapartefamily relationshipsroyaltyreligion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mad Empress in New Zealand?+

The Mad Empress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mad Empress on Netflix?+

The Mad Empress is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Mad Empress?+

The Mad Empress has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in The Mad Empress?+

The Mad Empress stars Medea de Novara, Conrad Nagel, Jason Robards Sr., Lionel Atwill and Guy Bates Post.

When did The Mad Empress come out?+

The Mad Empress is a 1939 movie directed by Miguel Contreras Torres.

What genre is The Mad Empress?+

The Mad Empress is Drama, Romance and War film.

Who directed The Mad Empress?+

The Mad Empress was directed by Miguel Contreras Torres.