The Mad Empress

The Mad Empress

1939 · 72 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance, War

The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

Directed by Miguel Contreras Torres · Written by Jean Bart

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