Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family.
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Title: Queen Margot (1994)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Isabelle Adjani | ... | Marguerite de Valois dite La Reine Margot | |
| Daniel Auteuil | ... | Henri de Navarre | |
| Jean-Hugues Anglade | ... | Charles IX | |
| Vincent Perez | ... | La Môle | |
| Virna Lisi | ... | Catherine de Médicis | |
| Dominique Blanc | ... | Henriette de Nevers | |
| Pascal Greggory | ... | Anjou | |
| Claudio Amendola | ... | Coconnas | |
| Miguel Bosé | ... | Guise (as Miguel Bosè) | |
| Asia Argento | ... | Charlotte of Sauve | |
| Julien Rassam | ... | Alençon | |
| Thomas Kretschmann | ... | Nançay | |
| Jean-Claude Brialy | ... | Coligny | |
| Jean-Philippe Écoffey | ... | Condé (as Jean-Philippe Ecoffey) | |
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Albano Guaetta | ... | Orthon |
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The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest. Written by Oliver 'Asana' Duex <asana@popgate.tng.oche.de>
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Rated R for nudity, strong sexuality, and for graphic scenes of massacre | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Performed by Ofra Haza
(Ofra Haza (as Haza) - Goran Bregovic (as Bregovic))
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Patrick Bruel made screen test with Adjani to play Henri de Navarre and it was announced that he would star in the movie alongside her, but he was finally replaced by Daniel Auteuil. See more »Goofs
When Margot asks Henriette to take off her jewels at the end of the movie, her necklace suddenly disappears in the next shot. See more »Quotes
Charles IX: One who gives life is no longer a mother once she takes that life back.See more »
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Release Date:
9 December 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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DEM42,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,985, 11 May 2014Gross USA:
$1,304,237Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,318,578Company Credits
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The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre---not exactly a subject the average person knows much about these days. But, a VERY important part of French and European history nonetheless. The history teacher in me will now BRIEFLY take over: Like England, there was a lot of tension between the Protestants (Hugenots) and Catholics during the 16th century. However, unlike Henry VIII's ultimate decision to break from the Catholic Church, the French pretty much wiped out the Hugenots--those who were not killed fled abroad. Up until St. Bart's Day, there had been tension but eventually the king granted religious freedom to all. This was not to last, as a conspiracy was hatched and on St. Bart's Day, thousands of Hugenots were murdered. To commemorate this event, the Pope issued a special medallion and ordered a celebration. Not exactly one of the finer moments in human history.
The movie concerns the machinations leading up to the event as well as portraying the massacre and the after effects. I'm not going to say more, as I don't want to spoil it for the viewer. However, I will say that the writing, acting and pacing of this film were excellent and kept my attention throughout. This fictionalized account of this true-life tragedy is compelling.