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Cast
Jean Marais
as Joseph Balsamo
Udo Kier
as Gilbert
Bernard Alane
as Philippe de Taverney
Henri Guisol
as Baron de Taverney
Doris Kunstmann
as Andrée de Taverney-Maison-Rouge
Olimpia Carlisi
as Lorenza
Guy Tréjan
as Louis XV
Louise Marleau
as La Du Barry
Gabriel Cattand
as le cardinal de Rohan
Patricia Lesieur
as Marie-Antoinette
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1973
Runtime1 Season
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
Director—
WritersPierre Nivollet
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJoseph Balsamo
About Joseph Balsamo
Balsamo, a scoundrel with the gift of mesmerism, seeks to gain power in the French court in the days before the Revolution.
Directed by —, Joseph Balsamo leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Marais, Udo Kier, Bernard Alane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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