Untamable Angelique
Seen it?1967 | 95 min | Adventure, Romance, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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 romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Three Musketeers or Ivanhoe, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
Angelique goes in search of her husband Joffrey de Peyrac who did not die on the stake.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$29 million worldwide; 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 Bernard Borderie
- Michèle MercierAngélique de Peyrac
- Robert HosseinJoffrey de Peyrac, 'Le Rescator'
- Roger PigautPierre-Marie D'Escrainville
- Christian RodeDuke of Vivonne
- Ettore ManniJason
- Bruno DietrichCoriano
- Pasquale MartinoSavary
- Sieghardt RuppMillerand
- Samia SaliYasmine (uncredited)
- Gaby MeséeWoman on ship (uncredited)