Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . (1975)
- Starring:
- Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier
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The humanistic actions of Philippe D'Orleans, the cultured gentle regent to young Louis the XV in pre-revolutionary France (1719) are chronicled in this French costumer. Though the regent endeavors to keep his subjects cultured and happy to stop the peasants from rising up, he knows he has no real royal authority. To assist, D'Orleans enlisted the aid of a priest, who unfortunately cared nothing for his God, nor anyone but himself. The regent becomes distraught after his daughter, with whom he has been accused of committing incest, dies. His natural idealism is also shaken when he must execute a band of revolutionaries. True joy will only be found when the peasants successfully overthrow the aristocrats who held them down so long. The film's soundtrack features the music of the real Phillippe D'Orleans. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 114 mins
Complete Cast:
- 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
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- 1975 - Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
- 1975 - Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . - French Academy of Cinema - Best Director
- 1975 - Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . - French Academy of Cinema - Best Supporting Actor
- 1975 - Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . - French Academy of Cinema - Best Original Screenplay
- 1975 - Let Joy Reign Supreme . . . - French Academy of Cinema - Best Production Design
