

Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
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History
Romance
Overview
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1996-03-20
Runtime:
1h 40m
Director:
Édouard Molinaro
Writer:
Édouard Molinaro, Jean-Claude Brisville
Top Cast

Fabrice Luchini
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Sandrine Kiberlain
Marie-Thérèse

Manuel Blanc
Gudin

Claire Nebout
Chevalier d'Eon

Michel Serrault
Louis XV

Jacques Weber
Duc de Chaulnes

Michel Piccoli
Prince de Conti

Dominique Besnehard
Louis XVI

Jean-François Balmer
Sartine

Martin Lamotte
Comte de la Blache

Jean-Claude Brialy
Abbot

José Garcia
Figaro
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