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Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving a power vacuum in which the young Louis asserts his intention to govern as well as rule. Mazarin's fiscal advisor, Colbert, warns against Fouquet, the Superintendant who has been systematically looting the treasury and wants to be prime minister. Fouquet believes Louis will soon tire of exercizing power and overplays his hand by offering a bribe to Louis' mistress to be his ally. She reports this to the king who arrests Fouquet. Louis and Colbert design a brilliant strategy to keep merchants making money, nobles in debt, the urban poor working and fed, and peasants untaxed.
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Year
1966
Runtime
1h 35m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
51
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
FR
Cast
monarchy
17th century
louis xiv
french history
biopic
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Questions about The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
How long is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV was directed by Roberto Rossellini and released in 1966.
What genre is The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV is a Drama, History film (1966).
Who stars in The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The cast of The Taking of Power by Louis XIV includes Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan, Silvagni, Katharina Renn, Dominique Vincent.
What is the TMDB rating for The Taking of Power by Louis XIV?
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 51 votes.
