Madame Bovary(1949)
“Whatever it is that French women have ... Madame Bovary had more of it!”
Overview
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Jennifer Jones
as Emma Bovary
James Mason
as Gustave Flaubert
Van Heflin
as Charles Bovary
Louis Jourdan
as Rodolphe Boulanger
Alf Kjellin
as Leon Dupuis
Gene Lockhart
as J. Homais
Frank Allenby
as Lheureux
Gladys Cooper
as Madame Dupuis
John Abbott
as Mayor Tuvache
Harry Morgan
as Hyppolite
George Zucco
as Dubocage
Ellen Corby
as Félicité
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Madame Bovary?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Madame Bovary (1949).
What is Madame Bovary about?▼
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Who directed Madame Bovary?▼
Madame Bovary was directed by Vincente Minnelli and released in 1949. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Madame Bovary?▼
Madame Bovary has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Madame Bovary?▼
The cast of Madame Bovary includes Jennifer Jones as Emma Bovary, James Mason as Gustave Flaubert, Van Heflin as Charles Bovary, Louis Jourdan as Rodolphe Boulanger, Alf Kjellin as Leon Dupuis and more.
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