Lola Montès - The Criterion Collection

Director Max Ophuls' final film telling the story of once-famous courtesan Lola Montes who was forced to work as a circus attraction in her later life. Lola's life unfolds in flashback as she answers the questions of a fee-paying audience, lorded over by the cruel and sadistic ringmaster (Peter Ustinov). Her past affairs are related in every detail for the enjoyment of the crowds, including affairs with King Ludwig I (Anton Walbrook) and composer Franz Liszt (Will Quadflieg).

Special Features

Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Susan White (Max Ophüls scholar), Documentaries: 'Max By Marcel', 1965 episode of the French television program 'Cinéastes de notre temps': 'Max Ophuls ou le plaisir de tourner', Silent footage of actress Martine Carol, Trailers

Actors: Paulette Dubost, Ivan Desny, Oskar Werner, Lisa Delamare, Will Quadflieg, Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Anton Walbrook, Henri Guisol

Audio Languages: French

Duration: 115 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English

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