Let Joy Reign Supreme

(1975)Directed by Bertrand Tavernier120 minWar, History, Drama

A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.

Philippe Noiretas Philip of Orléans
Jean Rochefortas Abbot Dubois
Jean-Pierre Marielleas The Marquis de Pontcallec
Marina Vladyas The Marchioness of Parabère
Alfred Adamas François de Neufville, Duke of Villeroy
Jean-Roger Caussimonas The Cardinal
Gérard Desartheas The Duke of Bourbon
Michel Beauneas Captain La Griolais
Monique Chaumetteas Yvonne, governess of Pontcallec
François Dyrekas Montlouis
Jean-Paul Farréas Father Burdo
Nicole Garciaas 'La Fillon'
Raymond Girardas Chirac
Jacques Hillingas Abbot Gratellard
Bernard Lajarrigeas Amaury de Lambilly
Thierry Lhermitteas Count of Horn
Christian Clavieras The servant of the inn
Michel Blancas Louis XV's valet
Monique Lejeuneas Madame de Sabran
Brigitte Roüanas The prostitute
Georges Riquieras Brunet d'Ivry
Jean Amosas Police officer