Richelieu ou La journée des dupes
1983, French. Directed by Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld.
At court, everyone plots… but only one decides.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Dominique de la RochefoucauldDirector
- Didier SandreCardinal de Richelieu
- Patrick RaynalLouis XIII
- Dominique BlancharMarie de Medicis
- François DarbonChancelier de Marillac
- Gilles AmiotBoutillier
- Henri MarteauMaréchal de Bassompierre
- Philippe ClévenotLe Duc de Guise
- Dominique BlancMadame de Comballet
- Sophie de La RochefoucauldAnne d'Autriche
- Stéphane GildasLe Duc de Mayenne
- Philippe NahonTréville
- Jean-Yves DuboisSaint-Simon
Details
- Released
- 5 January 1983
- Written by
- Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
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Richelieu ou La journée des dupes (1983) was directed by Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld and stars Didier Sandre, Patrick Raynal, Dominique Blanchar.