Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British soldier who appreciates fine clothing and innovative dress. Although he initially alienates the Prince of Wales with insulting comments about the prince's uniform designs, he eventually becomes his close confidant. Brummel also falls in love with the beautiful Lady Patricia Belham. However, his outspoken manner eventually leads to his being exiled to France.
Stewart Granger
as Beau Brummell
Elizabeth Taylor
as Lady Patricia
Peter Ustinov
as George, Prince of Wales
Robert Morley
as King George III
James Donald
as Lord Edwin Mercer
James Hayter
as Mortimer
Rosemary Harris
as Mrs. Fitzherbert
Paul Rogers
as William Pitt
Noel Willman
as Lord Byron
Peter Dyneley
as Midger
Charles Carson
as Sir Geoffrey Baker
Ernest Clark
as Dr. Warren