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Imperial Venus

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1962 | 140 min | Drama, History, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or The Young Victoria, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1962: an older pace and style.

Pauline Bonaparte, sister of the famous Napoleon, embarks on a series of amourous escapades, including an engagement to the Conventionnel Fréron; her relationship with the comté de Canouville; and her marriage to General Leclerc, whom she follows to Saint-Domingue.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean Delannoy

  • Gina LollobrigidaPaulette Bonaparte
  • Stephen BoydJules de Canouville
  • Raymond PellegrinNapoleon Bonaparte
  • Micheline PresleJosephine
  • Gabriele FerzettiFreron
  • Giulio BosettiCamillo Borghese
  • Massimo GirottiLeclerc