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Status
Released
Release
1961
Runtime
2h
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Henri IV falls in love with the young Charlotte de Montmorency, 40 years his junior. The king decided to marry her off to his nephew, Henri de Condé, so that he could later make her his mistress.
29 Cast Members
Francis Claude
King Henri IV
Danièle Gaubert
Charlotte de Montmorency
Jean Sorel
Prince of Condé
Bernard Blier
Sully
Roger Hanin
Ravaillac
Francis Blanche
Prior
Simone Renant
Charlotte de Trémoille
Pierre Brasseur
Constable of Montmorency
Nicole Courcel
Jacqueline de Bueil
Melina Mercouri
Marie de Médicis
Danielle Darrieux
Henriette d'Entragues
Vittorio De Sica
Ambassador of Spain
Armand Mestral
Bassompierre
Julien Carette
Epernon
Jean Danet
Concino Concini
Lise Delamare
Mrs. de Montglat
Jean Tissier
Spanish doctor
José Luis de Vilallonga
Spanish envoy
Annick Allières
Philippote
Robert Dalban
Guard officer
