Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Clive Brook
Dr. Struensee
Lead
Madeleine Carroll
Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
Emlyn Williams
King Christian VII of Danmark
Helen Haye
Queen Mother Juliana
Frank Cellier
Sir Murray Keith
Isabel Jeans
Von Eyben
Alfred Drayton
Count Brandt
Nicholas Hannen
Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Victor Saville's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Dictator is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
