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Royal Affairs in Versailles
“The history of the palace of Versailles from it's founding to the present.”
6.7 / 10• 1953• 2h 47m•NR• French
DramaHistoryComedy
Storyline
Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are pursued in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date.
Cast & Crew
Sacha Guitry
Louis XIV (older)
Lead
Bourvil
Museum guard
Lana Marconi
Marie-Antoinette / Nicole Legay
Gaby Morlay
Countess de la Motte
Gérard Philipe
D'Artagnan
Jean Marais
Louis XV
Jean Desailly
Marivaux
Jean-Louis Barrault
Fénelon
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sacha Guitry's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Royal Affairs in Versailles is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
