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Cast
Didier Sandre
as Cardinal de Richelieu
Patrick Raynal
as Louis XIII
Dominique Blanchar
as Marie de Medicis
François Darbon
as Chancelier de Marillac
Gilles Amiot
as Boutillier
Henri Marteau
as Maréchal de Bassompierre
Philippe Clévenot
as Le Duc de Guise
Dominique Blanc
as Madame de Comballet
Sophie de La Rochefoucauld
as Anne d'Autriche
Stéphane Gildas
as Le Duc de Mayenne
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorJean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
WritersJean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRichelieu ou La journée des dupes
About Richelieu ou La journée des dupes
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.
Directed by Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld, Richelieu ou La journée des dupes leans on a strong ensemble — Didier Sandre, Patrick Raynal, Dominique Blanchar — 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 history titles of 1983.
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