The Devil Who Limped
Le Diable boiteux
Synopsis
The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
Top Cast
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Sacha Guitry
Talleyrand
Lana Marconi
Madame Grand
Émile Drain
Emperor Napoléon I
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Marie-Thérèse Champignon
Pauline Carton
Palmist
Renée Devillers
Duchess of Dino
Maurice Schutz
Voltaire
Henry Laverne
King Louis XVIII
Maurice Teynac
King Charles X
Philippe Richard
King Louis-Philippe
Georges Spanelly
Count of Montrond
Georges Grey
Caulaincourt
José Noguéro
Duke of San Carlos
Maurice Escande
Randall
Jean Debucourt
Baron of Humboldt
Pierre Bertin
Baron of Nesselrode
Roger Gaillard
Lord Castelreagh
André Randall
Lord Grey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Guitry
- Screenplay & Story
- Sacha Guitry
- Original Score
- Louis Beydts
- Original Title
- Le Diable boiteux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry
Louis Beydts
Department Leadership Roster
Sacha Guitry
Director
Louis Beydts
Original Music Composer
Sacha Guitry
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Who Limped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil Who Limped about?
The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
Who directed The Devil Who Limped?
The Devil Who Limped was directed by Sacha Guitry.
Who stars in The Devil Who Limped?
The principal cast of The Devil Who Limped includes Sacha Guitry, Lana Marconi, Émile Drain, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Pauline Carton.
When was The Devil Who Limped released and how long is it?
The Devil Who Limped was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil Who Limped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil Who Limped was composed by Louis Beydts.