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A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings. - Saraband for Dead Lovers
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Title: Saraband for Dead Lovers

Release Date: 4 Oct 1948

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Romance, History, Drama

Director: Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Production Companies: Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Overview: Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.9 (13 votes)

Cast

  • Count Philip Konigsmark: Stewart Granger
  • Sophie Dorothea: Joan Greenwood
  • Countess Clara Platen: Flora Robson
  • The Electress Sophia: Françoise Rosay
  • The Elector Ernest Augustus: Frederick Valk
  • Prince George Louis: Peter Bull
  • Prince Charles: Michael Gough
  • Frau Busche: Megs Jenkins
  • Knesbeck: Jill Balcon
  • Duke George William: David Horne
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