Overview
In 15th-century Rome, Cesare Borgia uses his sister Lucrezia as a political pawn, marrying her off to various noblemen to help unite Italy.
Director and cast
- Abel Gance Director
- Edwige Feuillère as Lucrezia Borgia
- Gabriel Gabrio as César Borgia
- Maurice Escande as Jean Borgia, Duke of Gandie
- Roger Karl as Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI
- Aimé Clariond as Niccollo Machiavelli
- Philippe Hériat as Filippo, sculptor-lover
- Jacques Dumesnil as Giannino Sforza, Duke of Milano
- Max Michel as Alfonse de Aragon
- Louis Eymond as Capt. Mario, officer-lover
- Jean Fay as Tybald
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