The Devil Who Limped (1948)
The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
Director: Sacha Guitry
Genre: History
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: July 11, 1948
Cast
- Sacha Guitry - Talleyrand
- Lana Marconi - Madame Grand
- Émile Drain - Emperor Napoléon I
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - Marie-Thérèse Champignon
- Pauline Carton - Palmist
- Renée Devillers - Duchess of Dino
- Maurice Schutz - Voltaire
- Henry Laverne - King Louis XVIII
- Maurice Teynac - King Charles X
- Philippe Richard - King Louis-Philippe
Screenplay
Music: Louis Beydts
Production: Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil Who Limped about?
- The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
- Who directed The Devil Who Limped?
- The Devil Who Limped was directed by Sacha Guitry.
- Who stars in The Devil Who Limped?
- The Devil Who Limped stars Sacha Guitry, Lana Marconi, Émile Drain, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Pauline Carton, Renée Devillers.
- How long is The Devil Who Limped?
- The Devil Who Limped has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil Who Limped?
- The Devil Who Limped is a History film.
- Where was The Devil Who Limped produced?
- The Devil Who Limped was produced in France.