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The Accursed Kings: Episode 1: The Iron King

on BBC Two England

(Les Rois Maudits)
Starring Genevieve Casile, Helene Due, Louis Seigner, Jean Piat, Georges Marchal

A new series adapted from the historical novels by Maurice Druon capturing the passions and power struggles of the French court in the 14th century, when the destinies of France and England were inextricably entwined.

The Grand-Master of the Knights Templar, a rich religious and para-military order, is to be burnt at the stake. Just before he dies he puts a curse on Philippe the Fair and his successors for 13 generations.

An ORTF production

Contributors

From the work by:
Maurice Druon
Adapted by:
Marcel Jullian
English commentary spoken by:
David King
Music composed by:
Georges Delerue
Director:
Claude Barma
Queen Isabella:
Genevieve Casile
Mahaut of Artois:
Helene Duc
Spinello Tolomei:
Louis Seigner
Robert of Artois:
Jean Piat
Philippe the Fair:
Georges Marchal
Marie de Cressay:
Anne Kreis
Guccio Baglioni:
Jean-Luc Moreau
Jacques de Molay:
Xavier Depraz
Charles of Valois:
Jean Deschamps
Blanche of Burgundy:
Catherine Hubeau
Jeanne of Burgundy:
Catherine Rich

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