La salamandre d'or
Synopsis
In 1525, on the evening of the Battle of Pavia, François 1er was taken prisoner by the armies of Charles-Quint, with the Constable de Bourbon on their side. His mother, regent of the kingdom, commissioned the king's loyal equerry, Antoine de Montpezat, to raise a ransom of two million ecus and send it to Madrid. Despite the treachery of Vandoeuvre, governor of Languedoc and supporter of the connétable de Bourbon, who has his eye on the French throne, Montpezat accomplishes his mission and is reunited with his fiancée, who had almost married the traitor Vandoeuvre.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jean-Claude Pascal
Antoine de Montpezat
Valérie Lagrange
Anne de Guize
Madeleine Robinson
Louise de Savoie
John Justin
Vandoeuvre
Claude Titre
François 1st
Antoine Balpêtré
Bishop
Michel Galabru
Alchemist
Rellys
Clotaire
Scilla Gabel
Béatrice
René Génin
Peasant
Jacqueline Riche
Perrine, Béatrice's servant
Pierre Stéphen
Albert Dagnant
Pablo
Jacques Degor
Philippe Dumat
Georges Lycan
Walter, man of Vandoeuvre
François Florent
Jacques Porteret
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Régamey
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Mathiot, Maurice Régamey, André Cerf
- Original Title
- La salamandre d'or
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Donjon Films, Da.Ma. Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Régamey
Georges Mathiot, Maurice Régamey, André Cerf
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Mathiot
Writer
Maurice Régamey
Writer
André Cerf
Writer
Maurice Régamey
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La salamandre d'or.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring La salamandre d'or.
list13
More Like La salamandre d'or
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About La salamandre d'or
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La salamandre d'or about?
In 1525, on the evening of the Battle of Pavia, François 1er was taken prisoner by the armies of Charles-Quint, with the Constable de Bourbon on their side. His mother, regent of the kingdom, commissioned the king's loyal equerry, Antoine de Montpezat, to raise a ransom of two million ecus and send it to Madrid. Despite the treachery of Vandoeuvre, governor of Languedoc and supporter of the connétable de Bourbon, who has his eye on the French throne, Montpezat accomplishes his mission and is reunited with his fiancée, who had almost married the traitor Vandoeuvre.
Who directed La salamandre d'or?
La salamandre d'or was directed by Maurice Régamey.
Who stars in La salamandre d'or?
The principal cast of La salamandre d'or includes Jean-Claude Pascal, Valérie Lagrange, Madeleine Robinson, John Justin, Claude Titre.
When was La salamandre d'or released and how long is it?
La salamandre d'or was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.