Princess of Cleves
Mar 22 1961
•2h 41m
•Drama, History, Romance
When a young teen marries the Prince of Cleves, more than twice her age, she automatically becomes an official Princess and takes her new position to heart. Although distracted by the elite entertainments found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duc de Nemours.
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Jean Marais
Prince of Clèves
Marina Vlady
Princess of Clèves
Jean-François Poron
Duke of Nemours
Annie Ducaux
Diane of Poitiers
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