Overview

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.

Genres

Cast

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