La tour de Nesle
Synopsis
The impetuous Queen Marguerite of Burgundy and her two sisters, Jeanne and Blanche, indulge in sumptuous orgies at night in the chambers of the Tour de Nesle. At dawn, their partners are murdered by men. Blackmail, murder, and intrigue lend a frenetic pace to this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's eponymous novel.
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Michel Bardinet
Savoisy
Edmond Beauchamp
Enguerrand de Marigny
Nelly Benedetti
Marguerite de Bourgogne
Hubert de Lapparent
Le Roi Louis X le Hutin
Robert Benoît
Gauthier d'Aulnay / Philippe d'Aulnay
Roger Desmare
Simon
Guy Fox
Richard
Gabriel Gobin
Pierrefond
Henri Guégan
Monthléry
Corinne Le Poulain
Charlotte
Raymond Meunier
Orsini
Alain Nobis
Saint-Julien
Eric Vasberg
Tirelire
Pierre Vernier
Landry
François Timmerman
Raoul
Bernard Noël
Buridan / Le moine
Jean-Jacques Leconte
Un officier
Véra de Reynaud
La première fille
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Coldefy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Champreux, Alexandre Dumas, Albert Vidalie
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- La tour de Nesle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Coldefy
Jacques Champreux, Alexandre Dumas, Albert Vidalie
Georges Van Parys
Jacques Mercanton
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Coldefy
Director
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Jacques Mercanton
Director of Photography
Claude Carliez
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About La tour de Nesle
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What is La tour de Nesle about?
The impetuous Queen Marguerite of Burgundy and her two sisters, Jeanne and Blanche, indulge in sumptuous orgies at night in the chambers of the Tour de Nesle. At dawn, their partners are murdered by men. Blackmail, murder, and intrigue lend a frenetic pace to this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's eponymous novel.
Who directed La tour de Nesle?
La tour de Nesle was directed by Jean-Marie Coldefy.
Who stars in La tour de Nesle?
The principal cast of La tour de Nesle includes Michel Bardinet, Edmond Beauchamp, Nelly Benedetti, Hubert de Lapparent, Robert Benoît.
When was La tour de Nesle released and how long is it?
La tour de Nesle was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for La tour de Nesle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La tour de Nesle was composed by Georges Van Parys.