Juarez (1939)

Name: Juarez
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 1939-06-10
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Cast: Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Brian Aherne, Claude Rains

Drama History Romance

Director: William Dieterle

Cast: Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Brian Aherne, Claude Rains

6.9

71%

Runtime125 min

RatingNR

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The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.

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Directed by the acclaimed William Dieterle in 1939, Juarez is a compelling historical drama that explores the complex political tensions of 19th century Mexico. With standout performances from Paul Muni, Bette Davis, and Claude Rains, the film offers a nuanced perspective on the struggle between monarchy and democracy, making it a must-see for fans of thought-provoking period pieces.

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Juarez is a 1939 American historical drama film directed by William Dieterle. The screenplay by Aeneas MacKenzie, John Huston, and Wolfgang Reinhardt is based on the 1934 biography The Phantom Crown by Bertita Harding and the 1925 play Juarez and Maximilian by Franz Werfel.