Richelieu ou La journée des dupes

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Jean-Dominique de la RochefoucauldDirector
• Jean-Dominique de la RochefoucauldWriter

Cast

• Didier SandreCardinal de Richelieu
• Patrick RaynalLouis XIII
• Dominique BlancharMarie de Medicis
• François DarbonChancelier de Marillac
• Gilles AmiotBoutillier
• Henri MarteauMaréchal de Bassompierre
• Philippe ClévenotLe Duc de Guise
• Dominique BlancMadame de Comballet
• Sophie de La RochefoucauldAnne d'Autriche
• Stéphane GildasLe Duc de Mayenne
• Philippe NahonTréville
• Jean-Yves DuboisSaint-Simon

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