
The Taking Of Power By Louis XIV
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Initial release | France |
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Directors | Roberto Rossellini |
Producers | Roberto Rossellini |
Languages | French language |
Cast | Jean-Marie Patte |
Raymond Jourdan | |
Pierre Barrat | |
Screenplay | Roberto Rossellini |
Jean Gruault | |
Philippe Erlanger | |
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ID | 1250588 |
About The Taking Of Power By Louis XIV
This docudrama by Roberto Rossellini focuses on French king Louis XIV (Jean-Marie Patte). When the powerful de facto leader, Cardinal Mazarin (Silvagni), dies, youthful Louis seizes control of the country. Before long, the flamboyant ruler clashes with indulgent nobleman Nicolas Fouquet (Pierre Barrat) and lays out his plan to consolidate his power. Working closely with finance minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert (Raymond Jourdan), Louis XIV establishes a reign that continues for decades. …