Royal Affairs in Versailles(1954)

Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are followed in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date. A huge cast plays mainly historical persons who appear briefly.

Genre: Drama, History, Comedy

Director: Sacha Guitry

Actors: Michel Auclair, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean-Louis Barrault, Jeanne Boitel, Gilbert Bokanowski, Bourvil, Pauline Carton, Gino Cervi, Jean Chevrier, Aimé Clariond

Release date: 1954-02-10

Country of origin: France, Italy

Length: 2h 45m

Ratings:

• 6.8/10