The plot of the film "Angelica and the King." Actors and roles

One of the most popular adventure films in the world of cinema - "Angelica and the King." Actors involved in the filming of this film brought fame not only in France, but also beyond. The film was released in 1966, was nominated for the Golden Screen.

But it is the audience's recognition that is the main achievement of the creators of the historical and adventurous film "Angelica and the King". The cast, plot and interesting facts are presented in the article.

Main roles

About thirty years ago, everyone knew the name of the main actress in the film "Angelica and the King." The actor, who played Geoffrey de Peyrac, was no less famous. Today, the star of the cinema of the sixties is somewhat forgotten. At least outside France. So, who played the main roles in the film "Angelica and the King"? Actors Michel Mercier and Robert Hossein.

Michel Mercier starred in more than fifty paintings. She vainly tried to escape from the cinematic stereotype imposed upon her after the release of the film Angelica and the King. The actor and the role played successfully, are sometimes inseparable. The directors ceased to see anyone in Mercier, except Angelica. All of her subsequent work in the movies were not noticeable.

Robert Hossein, unlike the partner on the set, was able to realize his acting potential. In 1956 he played Raskolnikov in the French adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel. Then there were many different roles. And after the release of the last series of "Angelica" the actor received many proposals from the directors. Ossain played in such films as "Les Miserables", "Day of Reckoning", "Wax Mask".

It is worth to tell about the plot of the film "Angelica and the King." The actors who played other characters will be named later.

The plan of Louis

"Angelica and the King" - a screen version of the famous novel by Anne and Serge Golon. The film takes place in France, during the reign of Louis XIV. Angelica loses her husband, the Marquise of Philippe de Plessis-Bellier, who is killed in the war against the Dutch. She goes to the estate of her husband, where he leads a quiet lifestyle: he brings up children, participates in horse walks.

At this time, the Persian ambassador Bachiari-bey decides to visit France. Ludovik, taking the opportunity, wishes to sign a treaty with Persia. Diplomatically settle this issue does not work, and Louis decides to go the other way. He asks Angelica to charm the ambassador and help him to establish cooperation with him. The Queen of Versailles, Madame de Montespan, fears that Angelica intends to win the king's heart, so she negatively regards her arrival.

Angelica with the permission of Louis returns to the house of the first husband, Geoffrey, who was executed. According to some signs, the Marquis begins to doubt that the execution took place. It seems to her that Geoffrey is still alive, but this is only guesswork.

Diplomat from Persia

The ambassador pays attention to Angelika and invites the girl to her mansion. Bachiari-bey behaves rudely and cynically. In the meantime, Louis from the policeman learns that the ambassador severely dealt with a dozen French women. He was going to send dragoons to help Angelica, but he stops, thereby exchanging the fate of the marquise for maintaining friendly relations with the ambassador.

Favorite of the King

The help comes from the Hungarian prince Ferenc Rákóczi, who takes Angelica out of the hands of the ambassador. It turns out that the prince for a long time and secretly in love with the marquis. They are developing a plan for further action. In parallel with these events the ambassador still decides to sign a treaty with France, but only if Angelica gets to him. The king makes a move with his horse, declaring Angelica his favorite. But this was not part of the plans of the marquise, how would she act?

The film is thought over to the smallest detail, from casting actors to gorgeous costumes. Stunning full-scale shooting, picturesque places of Paris allow us to feel ourselves a hero of this story, from outside observing the events taking place. The film also featured Jean Rochefort, Samy Frey, Claude Giraud, Jacques Toze, Jean Parede, Pasquale Martino, Fred Williams, Estella Blen.