Madame X (1966)
Overview
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".
Where to watch Madame X
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
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What is Madame X about?
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X". Madame X is a Drama movie, released on 1966-02-25, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Madame X worth watching?
TMDB users rate Madame X 6.5 out of 10 from 45 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Madame X?
In Spain, Madame X streams on Filmin. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Lowell Rich
Cast
- Lana Turner as Holly Parker
- John Forsythe as Clay Anderson
- Ricardo Montalban as Phil Benton
- Burgess Meredith as Dan Sullivan
- Constance Bennett as Estelle
- Keir Dullea as Clay Anderson Jr.
- John van Dreelen as Christian Torben
- Carl Benton Reid as Judge
- Virginia Grey as Mimsy
- Warren Stevens as Michael Spalding
- Teddy Quinn as Young Clay Anderson Jr.
- Frank Maxwell as Dr. Evans
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Sources
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