Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948)
A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings.
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.
Director: Basil Dearden
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 4, 1948
Cast
- Stewart Granger - Count Philip Konigsmark
- Joan Greenwood - Sophie Dorothea
- Flora Robson - Countess Clara Platen
- Françoise Rosay - The Electress Sophia
- Frederick Valk - The Elector Ernest Augustus
- Peter Bull - Prince George Louis
- Michael Gough - Prince Charles
- Megs Jenkins - Frau Busche
- Jill Balcon - Knesbeck
- David Horne - Duke George William
Screenplay
Music: Alan Rawsthorne
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Michael Truman
Production: Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
flashback, sword fight, wedding
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saraband for Dead Lovers about?
- 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.
- Who directed Saraband for Dead Lovers?
- Saraband for Dead Lovers was directed by Basil Dearden.
- Who stars in Saraband for Dead Lovers?
- Saraband for Dead Lovers stars Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson, Françoise Rosay, Frederick Valk, Peter Bull.
- How long is Saraband for Dead Lovers?
- Saraband for Dead Lovers has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Saraband for Dead Lovers?
- Saraband for Dead Lovers is a Romance, History, Drama film.
- Where was Saraband for Dead Lovers produced?
- Saraband for Dead Lovers was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Saraband for Dead Lovers?
- The themes of Saraband for Dead Lovers include: Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.