Lucrèce Borgia

Lucrèce Borgia

1953 · 120 min · ★ 4.4 · Drama

In the early 16th century, Italy is ruled by the powerful Borgia family, led by César Borgia and his sister Lucrèce. In a ruthless power play, César plots to have his sister’s husband murdered. But without her brother’s knowledge, Lucrèce has taken a strong lover who will challenge the Borgias.

Directed by Christian-Jaque · Written by Jacques Sigurd

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