Catherine de Médicis

Apr 18, 1989

2h 44m

★ 7.5

History, Biography, France, 16th Century, TV Movie

Overview

This film, in two parts, is considered a cultural work admirably embodied by Alice Sapritch. The TV movie focuses on the period of the late 16th century in France, ravaged by religious wars, and highlights the efforts of Catherine de Medici to defend the throne of her sons and maintain the unity of the kingdom. The role of Catherine de Medici in this TV movie is an interpretation that gives more humanity to this historical figure often presented in a negative light in history.

Genres

History

Production Companies

France 2

Catherine de Médicis Trailers

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Cast

Catherine de Médicis

Alice Sapritch

Charles IX

Vincent Gauthier

Bezons

Vincent Gauthier

Tavannes

André Thorent

Duke Henri d'Anjou

Jean Dalric

Marguerite de Valois

Isabelle Gélinas

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6.7

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6.7

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