Storyline
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
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Cast & Crew
Marlon Brando
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Simmons
Desiree Clary
Merle Oberon
Empress Josephine
Michael Rennie
Bernadotte
Cameron Mitchell
Joseph Bonaparte
Elizabeth Sellars
Julie
Charlotte Austin
Paulette Bonaparte
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mme. Bonaparte
Evelyn Varden
Marie
Isobel Elsom
Mme. Clary
John Hoyt
Talleyrand
Alan Napier
Despreaux
Frequently Asked Questions
Désirée was released on November 16, 1954.
The runtime of Désirée is 1h 50m.
Désirée is a Drama, Romance movie.
Désirée has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Désirée is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Désirée was directed by Henry Koster.
The main cast of Désirée includes Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon.
Désirée is originally in English.