TV series
The Accursed Kings
1972–1973, French, on ORTF Télévision & ORTF Télévision 2. Created by Maurice Druon.
Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!
It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 616 min
- Status
- Ended in 1973
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 24 January 1973
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Maurice DruonCreator
- Jean PiatRobert d'Artois · 6 ep
- Louis SeignerSpinello Tolomeï, capitaine général des comptoirs banquiers · 6 ep
- Hélène DucMahaut d'Artois, comtesse, tante de Robert · 6 ep
- Jean-Luc MoreauGuccio Baglioni, neveu de Spinello Tolomeï · 6 ep
- André LuguetHugues de Bouville, chambellan de Philippe IV le Bel · 6 ep
- Jean DesaillyLe narrateur (voix) · 6 ep
- Gilles BéhatCharles IV le Bel, de la Marche, 3ème fils de Philippe IV · 6 ep
- Georges StaquetLormet · 6 ep
- Jean DeschampsCharles de Valois, frère cadet du roi Philippe IV · 5 ep
- Anne KreisMarie de Cressay · 4 ep
- Robert PartyLouis d'Évreux, frère de Thierry d'Hirson · 4 ep
- Patrick PréjeanPierre de Cressay, frère de Marie · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 December 1972
- Last aired
- 24 January 1973
- Network
- ORTF Télévision, ORTF Télévision 2
- Original title
- Les Rois maudits
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Accursed Kings is based on
The Accursed Kings is based on The Accursed Kings, a 1955 novel series by Maurice Druon.
Novel series · 1955
The Accursed Kings
By Maurice Druon
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Accursed Kings has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 616 minutes each.
Is The Accursed Kings finished?
Yes. The Accursed Kings ended in 1973, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Accursed Kings?
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Who created The Accursed Kings?
The Accursed Kings was created by Maurice Druon and stars Jean Piat, Louis Seigner, Hélène Duc.
What is The Accursed Kings based on?
The Accursed Kings is based on The Accursed Kings, a 1955 novel series by Maurice Druon.