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Cast
Fabrice Luchini
as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Marie-Thérèse
Manuel Blanc
as Gudin
Claire Nebout
as Chevalier d'Eon
Michel Serrault
as Louis XV
Jacques Weber
as Duc de Chaulnes
Michel Piccoli
as Prince de Conti
Dominique Besnehard
as Louis XVI
Jean-François Balmer
as Sartine
Martin Lamotte
as Comte de la Blache
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, History, Romance
Votes77
DirectorÉdouard Molinaro
WritersÉdouard Molinaro, Jean-Claude Brisville
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeaumarchais the Scoundrel
About Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
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.
Directed by Édouard Molinaro, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel leans on a strong ensemble — Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Manuel Blanc — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1996.
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