The Contessa's Secret

The Contessa's Secret

1954 · 89 min · ★ 8.0 · Romance, Drama, History

The lover of an Italian revolutionary offers herself to Napoleon in exchange for her sweetheart's life.

Directed by Georges Combret · Written by Georges Combret

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