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Overview
The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Release Date
- December 16, 1939
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- Mexico, United States of America
Cast

Medea de Novara
Empress Carlotta of Mexico

Conrad Nagel
Maximilian

Jason Robards Sr.
President Benito Juarez

Lionel Atwill
General Bazaine

Guy Bates Post
Louis Napoleon III

Evelyn Brent
Empress Eugenie

Frank McGlynn Sr.
President Abraham Lincoln

Nigel De Brulier
Father Fisher

Gustav von Seyffertitz
Metternich

Michael Visaroff
Dr. Samuel Basch