The Rise of Louis XIV Movie Review 1966

A masterful docudrama detailing the life and court intrigues of Louis XIV of France. Successfully captures the attitudes and mores of the royalty at the time. One of a series of historical films directed by Rossellini. Made for French TV; subtitled.

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Available on VHS
Running time 100 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Biopics: Royalty, Royalty, French

Cast

Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Dominique Vincent, Giorgio Silvagni, Pierre Barrat

Director

Roberto Rossellini

Producer

Brandon Films