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Richelieu ou La journée des dupes
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Richelieu ou La journée des dupes

1983-01-05 · 100 min · ★ 8.0

History · TV Movie

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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Directors
Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Production companies
Société Française de Production (SFP)
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Didier SandreDidier SandreCardinal de Richelieu
Patrick RaynalPatrick RaynalLouis XIII
Dominique BlancharDominique BlancharMarie de Medicis
François DarbonFrançois DarbonChancelier de Marillac
Gilles AmiotGilles AmiotBoutillier
Henri MarteauHenri MarteauMaréchal de Bassompierre
Philippe ClévenotPhilippe ClévenotLe Duc de Guise
Dominique BlancDominique BlancMadame de Comballet
Sophie de La RochefoucauldSophie de La RochefoucauldAnne d'Autriche
Stéphane GildasStéphane GildasLe Duc de Mayenne
Philippe NahonPhilippe NahonTréville
Jean-Yves DuboisJean-Yves DuboisSaint-Simon
Dominique ConstanzaDominique ConstanzaSylvie
Facundo BoMirabelle

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