The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
Roberto RosselliniWhere to watch in the United States: Stream: Criterion Channel. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Jean-Marie Patte Raymond Jourdan César Silvagni Katharina Renn Dominique Vincent Pierre Barrat
Credits
Written by: Philippe Erlanger
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966) is a Italian drama directed by Roberto Rossellini. It stars Jean-Marie Patte, Raymond Jourdan and Silvagni. It runs 95 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (1,888 votes)
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