

Let Joy Reign Supreme
Que la fête commence !
Synopsis
A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Philippe Noiret
Philip of Orléans
Jean Rochefort
Abbot Dubois
Jean-Pierre Marielle
The Marquis de Pontcallec
Marina Vlady
The Marchioness of Parabère
Christine Pascal
Emilie
Alfred Adam
François de Neufville, Duke of Villeroy
Jean-Roger Caussimon
The Cardinal
Gérard Desarthe
The Duke of Bourbon
Michel Beaune
Captain La Griolais
Monique Chaumette
Yvonne, governess of Pontcallec
François Dyrek
Montlouis
Jean-Paul Farré
Father Burdo
Nicole Garcia
'La Fillon'
Raymond Girard
Chirac
Jacques Hilling
Abbot Gratellard
Bernard Lajarrige
Amaury de Lambilly
Thierry Lhermitte
Count of Horn
Christian Clavier
The servant of the inn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmweek Arnhem
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
- Original Score
- Antoine Duhamel
- Original Title
- Que la fête commence !
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Breton, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fildebroc, Les Productions de la Guéville, Universal Pictures France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
Antoine Duhamel
Pierre-William Glenn
Armand Psenny
Michelle de Broca, Yves Robert
Department Leadership Roster
Antoine Duhamel
Original Music Composer
Michelle de Broca
Producer
Armand Psenny
Editor
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
Yves Robert
Producer
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Screenplay
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Joy Reign Supreme
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Let Joy Reign Supreme about?
A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.
Who directed Let Joy Reign Supreme?
Let Joy Reign Supreme was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Let Joy Reign Supreme?
The principal cast of Let Joy Reign Supreme includes Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Marina Vlady, Christine Pascal.
When was Let Joy Reign Supreme released and how long is it?
Let Joy Reign Supreme was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Let Joy Reign Supreme?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let Joy Reign Supreme was composed by Antoine Duhamel.




















