Le Cardinal d'Espagne
Synopsis
This play by Henry de Montherland, takes place in 1517 and depicts the Cardinal de Cisneros, an authoritarian man approaching his end, regent of the throne of Spain oscillating between his desire for power and his tendency to inaction. Thinking himself invulnerable, he awaits the arrival of young Charles on the throne, but his beliefs will be shaken.
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Danièle Ajoret
2nd bridesmaid
Jean-Claude Arnaud
1st lord
René Arrieu
Duke of Estibel
Marco Behar
Varacaldo
Régine Blaess
1st bridesmaid
René Camoin
Baron Van Arpen
Louise Conte
Queen Jeanne de Castille
Paul-Émile Deiber
Don Diego de la Mota
Bernard Dhéran
Count of Aralo
Gérard Douhéret
Butler
Simon Eine
Gentleman of the room
Louis Eymond
Archbishop of Grenade
André Falcon
Luis Cardona
Max Fournel
2nd lord
Jean-Louis Jemma
Brother Diego
Claude Jourdain
Cardinal's Valet
Jacques Lorcey
Chaplain Ortega
Line Noro
Dona Inès Manrique
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Vernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry de Montherlant
- Original Title
- Le Cardinal d'Espagne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Vernier
Henry de Montherlant
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Vernier
Director
Henry de Montherlant
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Cardinal d'Espagne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Cardinal d'Espagne about?
This play by Henry de Montherland, takes place in 1517 and depicts the Cardinal de Cisneros, an authoritarian man approaching his end, regent of the throne of Spain oscillating between his desire for power and his tendency to inaction. Thinking himself invulnerable, he awaits the arrival of young Charles on the throne, but his beliefs will be shaken.
Who directed Le Cardinal d'Espagne?
Le Cardinal d'Espagne was directed by Jean Vernier.
Who stars in Le Cardinal d'Espagne?
The principal cast of Le Cardinal d'Espagne includes Danièle Ajoret, Jean-Claude Arnaud, René Arrieu, Marco Behar, Régine Blaess.
When was Le Cardinal d'Espagne released and how long is it?
Le Cardinal d'Espagne was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.