The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. Availability checked 25 July 2026.
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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 United States — 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Taking of Power by Louis XIV in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Taking of Power by Louis XIV on Criterion Channel.
Is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV on Netflix?+
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
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.
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