The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.

Paul Munias Benito Pablo Juárez
Bette Davisas Empress Carlotta von Hapsburg
Brian Aherneas Emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg
Claude Rainsas Emperor Louis Napoleon III
John Garfieldas General Porfirio Diaz
Donald Crispas Maréchal Bazaine
Joseph Calleiaas Alejandro Uradi
Gale Sondergaardas Empress Eugenie
Gilbert Rolandas Colonel Miguel Lopez
Henry O'Neillas General Miguel Miramon
Tony Gaudio