The Red and the Black

The read

The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.

Synopsis

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

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Key crew

• Jean-Daniel VerhaegheDirector
• Jean-Daniel VerhaegheWriter
• Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Carole BouquetLouise de Rénal
• Kim Rossi StuartJulien Sorel
• Judith GodrècheMathilde de la Môle
• Claude RichMarquis de la Môle
• Bernard VerleyMonsieur de Rénal
• Constanze EngelbrechtMadame Derville
• Francesco AcquaroliComte Altamira
• Maurice GarrelAbbé Chelan
• Rüdiger VoglerAbbé Pirard
• Claudine AugerMadame de Fervaques
• Pierre VernierAbbé Frilair
• Camille VerhaegheElisa

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