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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

★ 7.1(52)19661h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Roberto Rossellini
Release date: 1966-10-08
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: ORTF

About The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is a 1966 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan and Silvagni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Taking of Power by Louis XIV in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving a power vacuum in which the young Louis asserts his intention to govern as well as rule. Mazarin's fiscal advisor, Colbert, warns against Fouquet, the Superintendant who has been systematically looting the treasury and wants to be prime minister. Fouquet believes Louis will soon tire of exercizing power and overplays his hand by offering a bribe to Louis' mistress to be his ally. She reports this to the king who arrests Fouquet. Louis and Colbert design a brilliant strategy to keep merchants making money, nobles in debt, the urban poor working and fed, and peasants untaxed.

Cast

Jean-Marie Patte

Louis XIV

Raymond Jourdan

Jean Baptiste Colbert

Silvagni

Cardinal Mazarin

Katharina Renn

Anne d'Autriche

Dominique Vincent

Madame Du Plessis

Pierre Barrat

Nicolas Fouquet

Fernand Fabre

Michel Le Tellier

Françoise Ponty

Louise de la Vallière

Joëlle Laugeois

Marie-Thérèse

Maurice Barrier

D'Artagnan

André Dumas

Le Père Joly

François Mirante

M. de Brienne

Themes & keywords

monarchy17th centurylouis xivfrench historybiopic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Taking of Power by Louis XIV in Denmark?+

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How long is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?+

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?+

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV stars Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni, Katharina Renn and Dominique Vincent.

When did The Taking of Power by Louis XIV come out?+

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is a 1966 movie directed by Roberto Rossellini.

What genre is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?+

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?+

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was directed by Roberto Rossellini.