The Taking of Power by Louis XIV(1966)
La Prise de pouvoir par Louis XIV
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV Synopsis
Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving a power vacuum in which the young Louis asserts his intention to govern as well as rule. Mazarin's fiscal advisor, Colbert, warns against Fouquet, the Superintendant who has been systematically looting the treasury and wants to be prime minister. Fouquet believes Louis will soon tire of exercizing power and overplays his hand by offering a bribe to Louis' mistress to be his ally. She reports this to the king who arrests Fouquet. Louis and Colbert design a brilliant strategy to keep merchants making money, nobles in debt, the urban poor working and fed, and peasants untaxed.
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966) is a drama and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, released on October 8, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni and Katharina Renn. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers:
- Michelle Podroznik, Philippe Erlanger, Jean Gruault
- Producers:
- Claude Baks
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Leclerc
- Production:
- ORTF
- Status:
- Released
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Marie Patte
as Louis XIV
Raymond Jourdan
as Jean Baptiste Colbert
Silvagni
as Cardinal Mazarin
Katharina Renn
as Anne d'Autriche
Dominique Vincent
as Madame Du Plessis
Pierre Barrat
as Nicolas Fouquet
Fernand Fabre
as Michel Le Tellier
- Françoise Ponty
Françoise Ponty
as Louise de la Vallière
- Joëlle Laugeois
Joëlle Laugeois
as Marie-Thérèse
Maurice Barrier
as D'Artagnan
André Dumas
as Le Père Joly
- François Mirante
François Mirante
as M. de Brienne
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, written by Michelle Podroznik, Philippe Erlanger and Jean Gruault, produced by Claude Baks.
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
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The main cast of The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966) includes Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni, Katharina Renn and Dominique Vincent. The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Taking of Power by Louis XIV released?
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was released on October 8, 1966 and runs for 1h 35m.
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.