Désirée
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Désirée
Where can I watch Désirée in the United States?
Désirée is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Désirée?
Désirée scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Désirée?
Désirée stars Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon, Michael Rennie, and Cameron Mitchell. Henry Koster is the director.
How long is Désirée?
Désirée runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did Désirée come out?
Désirée was released on November 16, 1954.
Which studio made Désirée?
Désirée was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What languages is Désirée in?
Désirée is in English and Swedish, and its original language is English.
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