United Kingdom / Oct 04, 1948
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Megs Jenkins | Frau Busche |
| Jill Balcon | Knesbeck |
| David Horne | Duke George William |
| Mercia Swinburne | Countess Eleanore |
| Cecil Trouncer | Major Eck |
| Noel Howlett | Count Platen |
| Barbara Leake | Maria, Clara's Maid |
| Miles Malleson | Lord of Misrule |
| Rosemary Lang | Young Princess Sophie |
| Edward Sinclair | Nils |
| Allan Jeayes | Governor of Ahlden |
| Aubrey Mallalieu | Envoy at Ahlden |
| Guy Rolfe | Envoy at Ahlden |
| Anthony Quayle | Durer |
| Anthony Lang | Young Prince George |
| Margaret Vines | Servant |
| Peter George | Anders |
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| W.E. Holloway | Lawyer |
| Myles Eason | Soldier |
| Victor Adams | Soldier |
| Peter Albrecht | Soldier |
| Janet Howe | Spanish Singer |
| Peter Arne | Assailant |
| Sandra Dorne | |
| John Gregson | |
| Christopher Lee | Herzog Anthony von Wolfenbüttel |
| Jack May | Reveller |
| Barbara Murray | |
| Constance Smith | |
| Anthony Steel | |
| James Ure | Courtier |
| Dennis Vance | |
| Michael Ward |
Genres
RomanceHistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Saraband for Dead Lovers |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation |
| Release date | 4 ottobre 1948 |
| Production | Michael Balcon, Michael Relph |
| Writer | Helen Simpson, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick |
| Editing | Michael Truman |
| Cinematography | Douglas Slocombe, Roy Gough |
| Assistant directors | Basil Dearden |
| Camera operators | Roy Gough, Douglas Slocombe |
| Additional photography | Roy Gough, Douglas Slocombe |
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| Music | Alan Rawsthorne |
| Sound | Alan Rawsthorne |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 11, 1949
France / Nov 16, 1949
Hungary / Oct 08, 1967 / 16
Physical media
United States / Aug 19, 2025 / NR / 4K & Blu-ray
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