Diane (film)

Diane - courtesan of France is an American historical film made ​​in 1956 by director David Miller. The main roles were played by Lana Turner, Roger Moore and Pedro Armendariz.

The film tells an episode in the life of Diana of Poitiers, based on the story of Diane de Poitiers John Erskine.

Action

The action takes place in France in the 16th century. Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Prince Henri, the future King Henry II, rises to a position of absolute power through their manipulation of the men in her life. These men include King Francis I. and Diane's husband, the Count de pretzel. Diane's main enemy is the scheming Catherine de Medici, who has found for the first time in her life her master.

Background

For the role of Prince Henry Edmund Purdom was talking before MGM's Dore Schary Director forgave Roger Moore. For the role of Catherine de Medici sample shots were taken with Nicole Maurey, but it was not taken, because she spoke with a French accent. On a proposal by Roger Moore, the Irishman Geoffrey Toone was hired as Duke of Savoy.

Roger Moore suffered during the filming of a riding accident when he lost the stirrup and was thrown from his horse in full gallop.

Filmed in widescreen CinemaScope film developed into a financial flop, after MGM dissolved the five- year contract by Roger Moore in mutual agreement with it.

Also for Lana Turner 's failure had consequences: Your contract with MGM was not renewed.

Criticism

" World History à la Hollywood, reduced to magnificent scenery and costumes, to love and scandals. "

" Great facilities but little substance. "

" A piece of world history a magnificent setting and striking costumes. "

Synchronization

Synchronous Company: MGM synchronization studio Berlin ( 1956)

1956 in film David Miller (director) Screenplay Christopher Isherwood Edwin H. Knopf Film score Miklós Rózsa Pedro Armendáriz Torin Thatcher Ian Wolfe Martin Held Werner Peters Herbert Stass
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