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The Accursed Kings

“Accursed! Accursed! You shall be accursed to the thirteenth generation!”

Series Overview

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ORTF Télévision
ORTF Télévision 2
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

616 min per episode

Air Date Window

1972 – 1973

Premiered: Thu, Dec 21, 1972

Created By
Maurice DruonMaurice Druon

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jan 24, 1973

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Claude Barma

Screenplay & Story

Marcel Jullian, Maurice Druon

Original Score & Music

Georges Delerue

Director of Photography

Pierre Mareschal

Film Editing

Micheline Freslon

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Maurice Druon

Department Leadership Roster

Claude Barma

Claude Barma

Director

Marcel Jullian

Marcel Jullian

Writer

Micheline Freslon

Editor

Pierre Mareschal

Director of Photography

Claude Carliez

Claude Carliez

Stunt Coordinator

Georges Delerue

Georges Delerue

Original Music Composer

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What is The Accursed Kings about?

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...

How many seasons does The Accursed Kings have?

The Accursed Kings comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Accursed Kings?

Key cast members in The Accursed Kings include Jean Piat, Louis Seigner, Hélène Duc, Jean-Luc Moreau, André Luguet.

Who created or directed The Accursed Kings?

The Accursed Kings was developed and directed by Claude Barma.