Prince of Foxes

"King of Romantic Epics!"

Dec 23 1949 Approved 1h 47m
Adventure, Drama, History

In 1500, Duke Cesare Borgia hopes to marry his sister to the heir apparent of Ferrara, which impedes his conquest of central Italy. On this delicate mission he sends Andrea Orsini, his sister's lover and nearly as unscrupulous as himself. En route, Orsini meets Camilla Verano, wife of the count of Citta' del Monte, and sentiment threatens to turn him against his deadly master, whom no one betrays twice...

Plot

In 1500, Duke Cesare Borgia hopes to marry his sister (widowed by poison) to the heir apparent of Ferrara, which impedes his conquest of central Italy. On this delicate mission he sends Andrea Orsini, his cousin Angela's lover and nearly as unscrupulous as himself. En route, Orsini meets Camilla Verano, wife of the count of Citta' del Monte (Borgia's next intended conquest); and sentiment threatens to turn him against his deadly master, whom no one betrays twice...

Written by

Milton Krims, Samuel Shellabarger

Directed by

Henry King

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 3 nominations total

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