The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Miguel Contreras TorresDirector
- Jean BartWriter
- Miguel Contreras TorresWriter
- Jerome ChodorovWriter
Cast
- Medea de NovaraEmpress Carlotta of Mexico
- Conrad NagelMaximilian
- Jason Robards Sr.President Benito Juarez
- Lionel AtwillGeneral Bazaine
- Guy Bates PostLouis Napoleon III
- Evelyn BrentEmpress Eugenie
- Frank McGlynn Sr.President Abraham Lincoln
- Nigel De BrulierFather Fisher
- Gustav von SeyffertitzMetternich
- Michael VisaroffDr. Samuel Basch
- Earl GunnPorfirio Diaz
- George RegasMariano Escobedo
Stills
Themes
revolutionnapoleon bonapartefamily relationshipsroyaltyreligion