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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966)

Movie ★ 7.1 95 min

Drama History

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.

Roberto Rossellini Director Philippe Erlanger Writer Jean Gruault Writer Roberto Rossellini Writer

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Released
October 8, 1966
Runtime
95 min
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tt0060860
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Jean-Marie Patte Jean-Marie Patte Louis XIV Raymond Jourdan Raymond Jourdan Jean Baptiste Colbert Silvagni Silvagni Cardinal Mazarin Katharina Renn Katharina Renn Anne d'Autriche Dominique Vincent Dominique Vincent Madame Du Plessis Pierre Barrat Pierre Barrat Nicolas Fouquet Fernand Fabre Fernand Fabre Michel Le Tellier Françoise Ponty Louise de la Vallière Joëlle Laugeois Marie-Thérèse Maurice Barrier Maurice Barrier D'Artagnan André Dumas André Dumas Le Père Joly François Mirante M. de Brienne Roger Guillo Roger Guillo L'apothicaire Louis Raymond Le premier médecin Maurice Bourbon Le deuxième médecin Michel Ferre M. de Gesvres Guy Pintat Le chef-cuisinier Michelle Marquais Michelle Marquais Mme de Motteville

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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.
When was The Taking of Power by Louis XIV released?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is a 1966 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
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