
The Dictator
History · Romance
Overview
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.
Top Cast


Clive Brook
Clive Brook
Dr. Struensee
Clive Brook
Dr. Struensee


Madeleine Carroll
Madeleine Carroll
Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
Madeleine Carroll
Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark


Emlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams
King Christian VII of Danmark
Emlyn Williams
King Christian VII of Danmark


Helen Haye
Helen Haye
Queen Mother Juliana
Helen Haye
Queen Mother Juliana


Frank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Sir Murray Keith
Frank Cellier
Sir Murray Keith


Isabel Jeans
Isabel Jeans
Von Eyben
Isabel Jeans
Von Eyben


Alfred Drayton
Alfred Drayton
Count Brandt
Alfred Drayton
Count Brandt


Nicholas Hannen
Nicholas Hannen
Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
Nicholas Hannen
Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark


Ruby Miller
Ruby Miller
Madame Hilda
Ruby Miller
Madame Hilda


Heather Thatcher
Heather Thatcher
Lady of the Court
Heather Thatcher
Lady of the Court
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