Angelique and the King
Angélique et le Roy
“The dazzling mistress of rogues and royalty gambles her beauty for the favor of the most elegant Libertine in all of France - Louis XIV himself.”
Synopsis
Soon after her latest husband death, the King himself (Louis XIV) meets with our heroine and begs her to help convince the Persian Ambassador to agree to a treaty. However, what they didn't realize was that the handsome Persian was in fact a sexual sadist. So, it is up to the King's half- brother, some Hungarian prince, to save Angélique from the evil troll's clutches.
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Top Cast
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Michèle Mercier
Angélique de Plessis-Bellière
Robert Hossein
Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Jean Rochefort
François Desgrez / Narrator (voice)
Jacques Toja
Louis XIV
Sami Frey
Zoukim Batchiary Bey
Estella Blain
Madame de Montespan
Fred Williams
Vladimir Stanislas Racoczi
Pasquale Martino
Savary
Jean Parédès
Saint-Amon
Claude Giraud
Philippe de Plessis-Bellières
René Lefèvre
Colbert
Philippe Lemaire
De Vardes
Roberto
Barcarole
Michel Galabru
Bontemps
Ann Smyrner
Thérèse
Carole Lebesque
La Desoeillet
Joëlle Bernard
La Voisin
Jacques Hilling
Maître Molines
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Jardin, Bernard Borderie, Francis Cosne, Alain Decaux, Serge Golon, Anne Golon
- Original Score
- Michel Magne
- Original Title
- Angélique et le Roy
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.8M
- Production Studios
- Les Films Borderie, Fono Roma, Francos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Borderie
Pascal Jardin, Bernard Borderie, Francis Cosne, Alain Decaux, Serge Golon, Anne Golon
Michel Magne
Francis Cosne, Raymond Borderie
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Cosne
Producer
Bernard Borderie
Director
Raymond Borderie
Producer
Michel Magne
Original Music Composer
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angelique and the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angelique and the King about?
Soon after her latest husband death, the King himself (Louis XIV) meets with our heroine and begs her to help convince the Persian Ambassador to agree to a treaty. However, what they didn't realize was that the handsome Persian was in fact a sexual sadist. So, it is up to the King's half- brother, some Hungarian prince, to save Angélique from the evil troll's clutches.
Who directed Angelique and the King?
Angelique and the King was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in Angelique and the King?
The principal cast of Angelique and the King includes Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Toja, Sami Frey.
When was Angelique and the King released and how long is it?
Angelique and the King was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Angelique and the King make at the box office?
Angelique and the King grossed $52.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Angelique and the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angelique and the King was composed by Michel Magne.
Is Angelique and the King based on a book or true story?
Angelique and the King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Serge Golon", Novel: "Anne Golon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angelique and the King?
Angelique and the King holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.