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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
6.6 / 10• 1996• 1h 40m•NR• French
AdventureHistoryRomance
Storyline
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.
Cast & Crew
Fabrice Luchini
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Lead
Sandrine Kiberlain
Marie-Thérèse
Manuel Blanc
Gudin
Claire Nebout
Chevalier d'Eon
Michel Serrault
Louis XV
Jacques Weber
Duc de Chaulnes
Michel Piccoli
Prince de Conti
Dominique Besnehard
Louis XVI
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Édouard Molinaro's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
