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The Queen's Lover (1948)

6.819481h 33mFR
Drama

Directed by Pierre Billon

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

FR

Release

February 17, 1948

Director

Pierre Billon

Overview

Exiled from the court of Spain, Don Salluste, the chief of police, wants to take revenge on the Queen. One day he meets Ruy Blas, a young student who happens to be a lookalike of Don Cesar, his nephew. Salluste disguises Ruy Blas and presents him as Don Cesar. It doesn't take long before Ruy Blas, i...

Cast

Danielle Darrieux

Danielle Darrieux

La reine d'Espagne Marie de Neubourg

Jean Marais

Jean Marais

Ruy Blas / Don César de Bazan

Marcel Herrand

Marcel Herrand

Le marquis Don Salluste de Bazan

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

la duchesse d'Albuquerque

Alexandre Rignault

Alexandre Rignault

Goulatromba

Giovanni Grasso

Giovanni Grasso

Don Gaspar Guritan

Paul Amiot

Paul Amiot

Le marquis de Santa Cruz

Jone Salinas

Jone Salinas

Casilda

Gilles Quéant

Gilles Quéant

Le duc d'Albe

Armand Lurville

Armand Lurville

l'archevêque

Jacques Berlioz

Jacques Berlioz

Un ministre

Charles Lemontier

Charles Lemontier

Le comte de Camporeal

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Queen's Lover (1948), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Exiled from the court of Spain, Don Salluste, the chief of police, wants to take revenge on the Queen. One day he meets Ruy Blas, a young student who happens to be a lookalike of Don Cesar, his nephew. Salluste disguises Ruy Blas and presents him as Don Cesar. It doesn't take long before Ruy Blas, intelligent, virtuous and generous as he is becomes popular and the Queen, who has fallen in love with him, appoints him Prime Minister. All seems for the best in the best of worlds but Salluste has not forgotten his revenge, far from that ...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Queen's Lover. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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