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Vive la Tele: Louis XIV - The Rise of the Sun King

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on BBC Two England

Roberto Rossellini's epic film about the most famous of French kings begins when Louis is 22. Since the death of Louis XIII in 1643, the hated Cardinal Mazarin has been the real master of France. Mazarin is now on his deathbed and for the first time the young king can begin to take control of the destiny of France.

Contributors

Director:
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay:
Philippe Erlanger
Louis XIV:
Jean-Marie Patte
Colbert:
Raymond Jourdan
Mazarin:
null Silvagni
Anne of Austria:
Katharina Renu
Mme du Plessis:
Dominique Vincent
Fouquet:
Pierre Barrat
le Tellier:
Fernand Febre
Louise de la Valliere:
Francoise Pouty
Marie-Theresa:
Joelle Langeois
Mme Henriette:
Jacqueline Corot
D'Artagnan:
Maurice Barrier
Source: Radio Times

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