The Dictator_
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.
Director
Victor Saville
Starring
Clive Brook, Madeleine Carroll, Emlyn Williams
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Dictator was released 91 years ago in 1935.
The Dictator is a History, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (18)
Clive Brook
Dr. Struensee
Madeleine Carroll
Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
Emlyn Williams
King Christian VII of Danmark
Helen Haye
Queen Mother Juliana
Frank Cellier
Sir Murray Keith
Isabel Jeans
Von Eyben
Alfred Drayton
Count Brandt
Nicholas Hannen
Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
Ruby Miller
Madame Hilda
Heather Thatcher
Lady of the Court
James Carew
M
Mitchelson-Hill
Romilly Lunge
HC
Hilda Campbell-Russell
Lady of the Court (uncredited)
FG
Fryda Gagne
Minor Role (uncredited)
Sally Gray
Minor Role (uncredited)
Norma Whalley
Minor Role (uncredited)
Gibb McLaughlin
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dictator about?
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.
How long is The Dictator?
The Dictator has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed The Dictator?
The Dictator was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Dictator?
The cast of The Dictator includes Clive Brook, Madeleine Carroll, Emlyn Williams, Helen Haye, Frank Cellier.
What is the rating of The Dictator?
The Dictator has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
History
Romance
KEYWORDS (2)
copenhagen, denmark
18th century