An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Adriano Ambrogi
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Alan Asherman
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Leslie Bradley
- Don Esteban
- (uncredited)
Eva Brauer
- Beatrice
- (uncredited)
James Carney
- Alphonso d'Este
- (uncredited)
Eduardo Ciannelli
- Art Dealer
- (uncredited)
Franco Corsaro
- Mattia
- (uncredited)
Eugene Deckers
- Borgia Henchman
- (uncredited)
Ludmilla Dudarova
- Vittoria
- (uncredited)
Giuseppe Faeti
- Priest
- (uncredited)
Kenneth Lang
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaOrson Welles made this film during one of the several breaks in the filming of his own Othello (1951) (which he began in 1949 and which was not finished until 1951). Everett Sloane, whom he had cast as Iago in his own film, came with him into this one, with his role built up by extensive script rewrites by the uncredited Welles. This may have been partly an attempt by Welles to ensure that Sloane remained with him to complete "Othello"--but, in fact, Sloane walked off the film, creating an extra difficulty for Welles, who never forgave him.
- GoofsThis story takes place during the time of Cesare Borgia, who died in 1507; however, the first scene of the movie--which shows Borgia with other characters--takes place in a room decorated with a fresco of Saint Michael by Federico Zuccari, who was born around 1540, and who started to work in Rome during the reign of HH Pius IV (1559-1565).
- Quotes
Andrea Orsini: [looking at the dead body of Lucrezia Borgia's husband] Would you say the dead man made a reluctant corpse?
Don Esteban: A loose tongue soon loses its mouth, Captain Orsini.
Andrea Orsini: A wise tongue never needs to repeat itself, Don Esteban, nor does a competent assassin.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Saracen Blade (1954)
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The stuff that historical novels and dramas are made of, with enough historic accuracy to make you feel you're learning something while watching, and also an exciting adventure plot as well as a romance, for few can resist a love story!
Tyrone Power's excellent in the role of Andrea Orsini, the morally ambiguous hero of the tale, whose alliance with Cesare Borgia (Orson Welles) suits his ambitions, but then his heart unexpectedly comes into play, when he meets Camilla Verano (Wanda Hendrix).
As for Orson Welles, he gives another of his incredible acting performances, as he becomes Cesare Borgia, as if he himself travelled through time to play the role.
I'll have to admit, I was a bit disappointed in Wanda Hendrix, as her acting seemed rather bland to me, and I didn't feel the chemistry between her and Tyrone, like I did with other of his leading ladies. But of course, you can't have everything!
A worthwhile movie to watch!
Tyrone Power's excellent in the role of Andrea Orsini, the morally ambiguous hero of the tale, whose alliance with Cesare Borgia (Orson Welles) suits his ambitions, but then his heart unexpectedly comes into play, when he meets Camilla Verano (Wanda Hendrix).
As for Orson Welles, he gives another of his incredible acting performances, as he becomes Cesare Borgia, as if he himself travelled through time to play the role.
I'll have to admit, I was a bit disappointed in Wanda Hendrix, as her acting seemed rather bland to me, and I didn't feel the chemistry between her and Tyrone, like I did with other of his leading ladies. But of course, you can't have everything!
A worthwhile movie to watch!
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- Mar 9, 2023
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- Samuel Shellabarger's Prince of Foxes
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- $4,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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