Madame X(1966)
“There was always a man... never a name!”
Overview
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".
Director
David Lowell Rich
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Lana Turner
as Holly Parker
John Forsythe
as Clay Anderson
Constance Bennett
as Estelle Anderson
Ricardo Montalban
as Phil Benton
Burgess Meredith
as Dan Sullivan
Keir Dullea
as Clay Anderson Jr.
John van Dreelen
as Christian Torben
Virginia Grey
as Mimsy
Warren Stevens
as Michael Spalding
Carl Benton Reid
as Judge
Teddy Quinn
as Young Clay Anderson Jr.
Frank Maxwell
as Dr. Evans
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Ross Hunter Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Madame X?▼
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What is Madame X about?▼
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".
Who directed Madame X?▼
Madame X was directed by David Lowell Rich and released in 1966. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Madame X?▼
Madame X has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Madame X?▼
The cast of Madame X includes Lana Turner as Holly Parker, John Forsythe as Clay Anderson, Constance Bennett as Estelle Anderson, Ricardo Montalban as Phil Benton, Burgess Meredith as Dan Sullivan and more.
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