24 Jan 1990
May Fools
An eccentric family is re-united during the 1968 general strike in France, after the death of the grandmother.
The Royal Exchange
Marriages, betrayals and power games
After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…
Top Billed Cast
Lambert Wilson Philip V
Anamaria Vartolomei Louise Elisabeth
Olivier Gourmet Regent Philippe d'Orléans
Catherine Mouchet Madame de Ventadour
Kacey Mottet Klein Don Luis
Igor van Dessel Louis XV
Juliane Lepoureau Marie Victoire
Andréa Ferréol Princess Palatine
Maya Sansa Elisabeth Farnese
Patrick Descamps Maréchal de Villeroy
Thomas Mustin Duke of Condé
Gwendolyn Gourvenec La Quadra
Didier Sauvegrain Cardinal de Fleury
Vincent Londez Saint Simon
Jonas Wertz Duke de Boufflers
Ana Rodriguez María Nieves
Pedro Cabanas Don Luis' Steward
Maxence Dugain Child Louis XV
Alice D'Hauwe Servant
Thibaut Nève Philip V's Valet
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