Madame X – An Absolute Ruler(1978)
Madame X – Eine absolute Herrscherin
Madame X – An Absolute Ruler Synopsis
The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978) is a fantasy film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, released on March 3, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube and Irena von Lichtenstein. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Writers:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Cinematographer:
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Status:
- Released
Madame X – An Absolute Ruler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tabea Blumenschein
as Madame X
- Roswitha Janz
Roswitha Janz
as Noa-Noa
- Monika von Cube
Monika von Cube
as Karla Freud-Goldmund
- Irena von Lichtenstein
Irena von Lichtenstein
as Blow-up
Yvonne Rainer
as Josephine de Collage
- Hella Utesch
Hella Utesch
as Hoi Sin
- Lutze
Lutze
as Betty Brillo
Ulrike Ottinger
as Orlando
- Claudia Skoda
Claudia Skoda
as Flora Tannenbaum
- Mackay Taylor
Mackay Taylor
as Belcampo
- Jean Matelot
Jean Matelot
as Moorenhut
Frank Ripploh
as Besatzung der Luxusjacht
Key crew
Directed by Ulrike Ottinger, written by Ulrike Ottinger.
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Madame X – An Absolute Ruler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Madame X – An Absolute Ruler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Madame X – An Absolute Ruler online?
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Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
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The main cast of Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978) includes Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstein and Yvonne Rainer. The film was directed by Ulrike Ottinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Madame X – An Absolute Ruler released?
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Madame X – An Absolute Ruler was released on March 3, 1978 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Madame X – An Absolute Ruler worth watching?
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Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.