The Queen's Lover (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, The Queen's Lover is a drama film directed by Pierre Billon, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Exiled from the court of Spain, Don Salluste, the chief of police, wants to take revenge on the Queen. One day he meets Ruy Blas, a young student who happens to be a lookalike of Don Cesar, his nephew. Salluste disguises Ruy Blas and presents him as Don Cesar. It doesn't take long before Ruy Blas, intelligent, virtuous and generous as he is becomes popular and the Queen, who has fallen in love with him, appoints him Prime Minister. All seems for the best in the best of worlds but Salluste has not forgotten his revenge, far from that ...
Who’s in it. The Queen's Lover stars Danielle Darrieux as La reine d'Espagne Marie de Neubourg, Jean Marais as Ruy Blas / Don César de Bazan, Marcel Herrand as Le marquis Don Salluste de Bazan and Gabrielle Dorziat as la duchesse d'Albuquerque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Queen's Lover has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen's Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen's Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen's Lover (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Queen's Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Queen's Lover worth watching?
- The Queen's Lover holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Queen's Lover?
- The Queen's Lover stars Danielle Darrieux, Jean Marais, Marcel Herrand, Gabrielle Dorziat and Alexandre Rignault.
- When was The Queen's Lover released?
- The Queen's Lover was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.