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Desirée (1954)

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Director Henry Koster and writer Daniel Taradash speculate mightily in this historical tableau charting the rise and fall of Napoleon (Marlon Brando), all due to his unrequited love for noblewoman Desiree (Jean Simmons). The film takes a chronological view of Napoleon's reign and posits Napoleon's love of a woman he wanted to marry as a young general but abandoned for the sake of his career. Both Napoleon and Desiree go their separate ways -- he to become Emperor of France and loveless husband ... More

Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Henry Koster

In Theaters: Nov 17, 1954 Wide

Cast

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  Marlon Brando 
  Napoleon Bonaparte
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  Jean Simmons 
  Desiree Clary
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  Merle Oberon 
  Empress Josephine
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  Michael Rennie 
  Jean-Baptiste Bernadott...
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  Cameron Mitchell 
  Joseph Bonaparte
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  Elizabeth Sellars 
  Julie Desiree's Sister

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Critic Reviews for Desirée

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This story framed as a historical account of the only woman to stand up to Napoleon doesn't quite conquer our interest, though it is itself an intriguing piece of Hollywood history due to the presence of Brando in an iconic role. [Blu-ray]

April 23, 2012Full Review  | Comment

Peter Canavese

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A única performance desinteressante da carreira do sempre magnífico Marlon Brando.

January 7, 2004Comment

Pablo Villaca

Cinema em Cena

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jean simmons and merle oberon are very good, brando affected

March 30, 2007

jay nixon

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Highly fictionalized account of the loves of Napoleon. Curious casting, particularly Marlon Brando as the famed emperor. It is a bit slow moving and too talky, but the production is exquisite. Fine art direction, costume design and cinematography. Decent score. Both the art direction and costumes received Academy Award ... more

April 13, 2010

James Higgins

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