Quick facts
- Released
- November 16, 1954
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0046903
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
Themes
Cast
Marlon Brando
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Simmons
Desiree Clary
Merle Oberon
Empress Josephine
Michael Rennie
Bernadotte
Cameron Mitchell
Joseph Bonaparte
Elizabeth Sellars
Julie
Charlotte Austin
Paulette Bonaparte
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mme. Bonaparte
Evelyn Varden
Marie
Isobel Elsom
Mme. Clary
John Hoyt
Talleyrand
Alan Napier
Despreaux
Leon Alton
Party Guest (uncredited)
Louis Borel
Baron Morner (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Etienne Clary
Edith Evanson
Queen Hedwig
Bess Flowers
Attendant Holding Baby at Palace Ball
Carolyn Jones
Mme. Tallien
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Désirée about?
- In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
- Who directed Désirée?
- Désirée was directed by Henry Koster.
- Who stars in Désirée?
- Désirée stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon, Michael Rennie.
- When was Désirée released?
- Désirée is a 1954 drama, romance film.
- Where can I watch Désirée?
- You can watch Désirée with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.