The Red and the Black (1997)

The Red and the Black (1997) poster

In 1827, Berthet, the son of a craftsman and a young seminarian, was tried and sentenced to death for murdering his former mistress, the wife of a noble who had hired him as tutor to his children.

Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 200 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Gérard Vigneron
Production: TELLUX-Film, Mediaset, Telfrance, Alya Productions, TF1 Films Production
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

adultery, jealousy, france, paris, france, based on novel or book, attempted murder, death sentence, bourgeoisie, ambition, besançon, france, tragic love, duel, class differences, tutor, aristocrat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red and the Black about?
In 1827, Berthet, the son of a craftsman and a young seminarian, was tried and sentenced to death for murdering his former mistress, the wife of a noble who had hired him as tutor to his children.
Who directed The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.
Who stars in The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black stars Carole Bouquet, Kim Rossi Stuart, Judith Godrèche, Claude Rich, Bernard Verley, Constanze Engelbrecht.
How long is The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black has a runtime of 3h 20m (200 minutes).
What genre is The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was The Red and the Black produced?
The Red and the Black was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of The Red and the Black?
The themes of The Red and the Black include: Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Social Commentary and Reflection.