Queen Margot

– The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Original Name:
La Reine Margot
Queen Margot (1994) - Also known as La Reine Margot

The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest.

Queen Margot (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Dec 1994

Language:

French, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Patrice Chéreau

Writer:

Alexandre Dumas (novel), Danièle Thompson (scenario & adaptation), Patrice Chéreau (scenario & adaptation), Danièle Thompson (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez

Plot:

The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations.

Production:

Miramax Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%