Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . (1975)
~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Let Joy Reign Supreme . . .
The second of director Bernard Tavernier's first three critically acclaimed films, this historical costume drama was the winner of four Cesars. Philippe Noiret stars as Philippe d'Orleans, regent to nine-year-old King Louis XV in 1719, four years after the death of the regent's grandfather, Louis XIV. A hedonist and free thinker who is somewhat limited by his love of sexual excess, his noble stature, and his complete lack of empathy for those on the lower social strata, Philippe serves during a time of rebellious talk and famine, swimming against the tide of social upheaval to maintain the status quo by allying himself with the Abbé Dubois, a foreign minister (the son of a peasant), who claws his way to the post of archbishop because its God-given power and authority isn't contingent on men. Meanwhile, the Marquis de Pontcallec (Jean Pierre Marielle) begins to set forth plans to secede from France and incorporate the Republic of Brittany. The musical score of Que la Fete Commence. . . was composed by the real-life Philippe d'Orleans.
~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 114 mins
Complete Cast of Let Joy Reign Supreme . . .
- Philippe Noiret - Philippe d'Orleans
- Jean-Pierre Marielle - Marquis Pontcallec
- Marina Vlady - Madame Parabere de Bourbon
- Alfred Adam - Villeroy
- Gilbert Bahon
- Pierre Forget
- Bernadette Lesache
- Andrée Tainsy
- Thierry Lhermitte - Count of Horn
- Nicole Garcia - La Fillon
- Hélène Vincent
- Colette Proust
- Daniel Duval
- Yves Elliot
- Patrick Raynal
- Eric Lorvoire
- Stephane Bouy - Noce
- Liza Braconnier
- Bernard Lajarrige
- Jean-Paul Farré
- Jean-Roger Caussimon - Cardinal
- Jean Rochefort - Dubois
- Christine Pascal - Emilie
- Gerard Desarthe - Duc De Bourbon
- Roland Amstutz
- Francois Dyrek
- Maurice Jacquemont
- Pierre Moncorbier
- Brigitte Roüan
- Gérard Jugnot - Footman (uncredited)
- Christian Clavier - Pickpocket
- Jean Rougerie
- Jacqueline Parent - Severine
- Bruno Balp
- Michel Berto
- Jean-Luc Moreau
- Jean Amos
- Michel Beaune
- Yvon Lec
- Jacques Hilling
- Michel Blanc
- Monique Chaumette
- Director(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writer(s):
- Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
- Producer(s):
- Michelle de Broca
- 1975 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Supporting Actor
- 1975 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
- 1975 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
- 1975 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Production Design
- 1975 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Director
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