The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

1966 1h 35m ★7.1

Drama History

The Taking of Power by Louis XIV

Cardinal Mazarin dies, leaving a power vacuum in which the young Louis asserts his intention to govern as well as rule. Mazarin's fiscal advisor, Colbert, warns against Fouquet, the Superintendant who has been systematically looting the treasury and wants to be prime minister. Fouquet believes Louis will soon tire of exercizing power and overplays his hand by offering a bribe to Louis' mistress to be his ally. She reports this to the king who arrests Fouquet. Louis and Colbert design a brilliant strategy to keep merchants making money, nobles in debt, the urban poor working and fed, and peasants untaxed.

Release Date October 8, 1966

Runtime 1h 35m

Country France

Language French

Director Roberto Rossellini

Category Drama, History

Rating 7.1 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1966