Directed by:
Christian-JaqueCinematography:
Christian MatrasComposer:
Georges Van ParysCast:
Martine Carol, André Luguet, Nadine Tallier, Daniel Ivernel, Giovanna Ralli, Pascale Roberts, Gabrielle Dorziat, Nadine Alari, Massimo Serato, Noël Roquevert (more)Plots(1)
The scandalous story of an ambitious woman who went from the brothels in Paris to the bed of King Louis XV. Born the illegitimate daughter of a monk and a seamstress, Madame du Barry rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful and wealthy women of France. A courtesan, she becomes Louis XV's official mistress and is fêted as one of France's most beautiful women. On Louis XV's death she became vulnerable to those secretly longing for her downfall. Marie Antoinette has her imprisoned and set for execution. (official distributor synopsis)
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Denis d'Inès
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André Numès Fils
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Claude Sylvain
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Robert Murzeau
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Paul Demange
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Suzanne Grey
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Isabelle Pia
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Nane Germon
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Olivier Mathot
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Lisette Lebon
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Marcelle Praince
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Luce Aubertin
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