The Eagle with Two Heads (1948)
Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.
Director: Jean Cocteau
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 22, 1948
Cast
- Edwige Feuillère - Natasha, la Reine
- Jean Marais - Stanislas
- Silvia Monfort - Édith de Berg
- Jean Debucourt - Felix de Willenstein
- Jacques Varennes - Comte de Foehn
- Gilles Quéant - Rudy
- Maurice Nasil - Gentz
- Yvonne de Bray - La présidente
- W. Edward Stirling - Adams
- Capucine - La dame au buffet
Screenplay
- Jean Cocteau
- Jean Cocteau (Theatre Play)
Music: Georges Auric
Editing: Claude Ibéria, Raymond Leboursier
Production: La Société des Films Sirius, Les Films Ariane
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
master disciple relationship
More Films by Director: Jean Cocteau
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Eagle with Two Heads about?
- Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.
- Who directed The Eagle with Two Heads?
- The Eagle with Two Heads was directed by Jean Cocteau.
- Who stars in The Eagle with Two Heads?
- The Eagle with Two Heads stars Edwige Feuillère, Jean Marais, Silvia Monfort, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Varennes, Gilles Quéant.
- How long is The Eagle with Two Heads?
- The Eagle with Two Heads has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Eagle with Two Heads?
- The Eagle with Two Heads is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Eagle with Two Heads produced?
- The Eagle with Two Heads was produced in France.