Richelieu ou La journée des dupes
At court, everyone plots… but only one decides.
8.0(1) 1983-01-05 100 minHistoryTV Movie
A historical television film directed by Jean‑Dominique de La Rochefoucauld, Richelieu, or The Day of the Dupes recounts the political tensions that came to a head in November 1630, when Marie de’ Medici attempted to remove Cardinal Richelieu from power. Blending court intrigue, the king’s illness, and decisive reversals, the film portrays the struggle for influence that ultimately cemented Louis XIII’s trust in his minister. Led by Didier Sandre, Patrick Raynal, and Dominique Blanchar, the telefilm offers a meticulous reconstruction of the events that shaped the kingdom’s balance of power.
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Didier Sandre
as Cardinal de Richelieu
Patrick Raynal
as Louis XIII
Dominique Blanchar
as Marie de Medicis
François Darbon
as Chancelier de Marillac
Gilles Amiot
as Boutillier
Henri Marteau
as Maréchal de Bassompierre
Philippe Clévenot
as Le Duc de Guise
Dominique Blanc
as Madame de Comballet
Sophie de La Rochefoucauld
as Anne d'Autriche
Stéphane Gildas
as Le Duc de Mayenne
Philippe Nahon
as Tréville
Jean-Yves Dubois
as Saint-Simon
Dominique Constanza
as Sylvie
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Facundo Bo
as Mirabelle
