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Madame X

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1966 | 100 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1966: an older pace and style.

Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Lowell Rich

  • Lana TurnerHolly Parker
  • John ForsytheClay Anderson
  • Ricardo MontalbanPhil Benton
  • Burgess MeredithDan Sullivan
  • Constance BennettEstelle
  • Keir DulleaClay Anderson Jr.
  • John van DreelenChristian Torben
  • Carl Benton ReidJudge
  • Virginia GreyMimsy
  • Warren StevensMichael Spalding