The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966)
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.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 8, 1966
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
Screenplay
- Michelle Podroznik (Scenario Writer)
- Philippe Erlanger
- Roberto Rossellini
- Jean Gruault
Cinematography: Jean-Louis Picavet, Georges Leclerc
Editing: Armand Ridel
Production: ORTF
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
17th century, louis xiv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
- The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
- 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, Dominique Vincent, Pierre Barrat.
- How long is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
- The Taking of Power by Louis XIV has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
- The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Taking of Power by Louis XIV produced?
- The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was produced in France.