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.
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Didier Sandre
Cardinal de Richelieu
Patrick Raynal
Louis XIII
Dominique Blanchar
Marie de Medicis
François Darbon
Chancelier de Marillac
Gilles Amiot
Boutillier
Henri Marteau
Maréchal de Bassompierre
Philippe Clévenot
Le Duc de Guise
Dominique Blanc
Madame de Comballet
Sophie de La Rochefoucauld
Anne d'Autriche
Stéphane Gildas
Le Duc de Mayenne
Philippe Nahon
Tréville
Jean-Yves Dubois
Saint-Simon
Dominique Constanza
Sylvie
Facundo Bo
Mirabelle
