Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996): Cast & Where to Watch
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a 1996 historical romantic film directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Fabrice Luchini as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Bruno Lochet and José Garcia. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on France Channel.
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Téléma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel About?
The premise of Beaumarchais the Scoundrel without spoilers.
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais, portraying his daring involvement in the American War of Independence, his secret diplomatic and financial maneuters, and the creation of the celebrated Figaro trilogy that reshaped theatre.
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel Themes & Keywords
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- reference to the declaration of independence
- female rear nudity
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Where to Watch Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel Cast & Characters
Fabrice Luchini leads the cast as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, with Bruno Lochet as French prison guard and José Garcia as Figaro. Directed by Édouard Molinaro; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Édouard Molinaro
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Fabrice Luchini as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais -
Bruno Lochet as French prison guard - José Garcia as Figaro
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Michel Piccoli as Prince de Conti
Also Starring in Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
· 47 more- Michel Serrault Louis XV
- François Morel Paysan au tribunal
- Jacques Weber Duc de Chaulnes
- Judith Godrèche Marie-Antoinette
- Jean-Claude Brialy Abbot
- Pierre Arditi Narrateur (non crédité)
- Jean Yanne Louis Goezman
- Michel Aumont Baron de Breteuil
- Sandrine Kiberlain Marie-Thérèse
- Isabelle Carré Rosine
- Alain Chabat le courtisan à Versailles
- Dominique Besnehard Louis XVI
- Martin Lamotte Comte de la Blache
- Jean-François Balmer Sartine
- Guy Marchand Man at the Parliament
- Patrick Bouchitey Monsieur Lejay
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- Florence Thomassin Marion Ménard
- Richard Durden Smith
- Jean-Claude de Goros The furious one
- Jay Benedict L'homme en gris
- André Oumansky Président du Parlement
- David Gabison Doublemain
- Pascal Thomas Critique de théâtre
- Marc Dudicourt Bartholo
- Dominic Gould Arthur Lee
- Étienne Draber Brid'oison
- Évelyne Bouix Mme Vigée Lebrun
- Claire Nebout Chevalier d'Eon
- Maka Kotto Césaire
- Murray Head Lord Rochford
- Roger Brierley Printer
- Jeff Nuttall Benjamin Franklin
- Niels Dubost Comte Almaviva
- Manuel Blanc Gudin
- Axelle Laffont Mariette
- Patrice Laffont Officier des douanes
- Pierre Lopez Young man at the Parliament
- Éric Wapler Portefaix Hortales
- Pierre Gérard Comte de Provence
- Violaine Barret Theatre woman
- Séverine Ferrer Lison-Chérubin
- Jean-Philippe Daguerre Critique de théâtre
- Robert Sandrey Vieil assesseur
- Marie Delerm Marceline
- Jean-Michel Geneste Theatre tramp
- Romain Sellier English prisoner
- Marc Habib The chamberlain
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “L'insolente” and “Beaumarchais – Der Unverschämte”.
- Also known as
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- L'insolente
- Beaumarchais – Der Unverschämte
- Бомарше
- Rošťák Beaumarchais
- 博闻强记的博马舍
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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Beaumarchais the Scoundrel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Beaumarchais the Scoundrel released?
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel was released on March 20, 1996.
Who directed Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
More films by Édouard Molinaro Who is in the cast of Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel stars Fabrice Luchini as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Bruno Lochet as French prison guard and José Garcia as Figaro, among 51 credited actors.
Where can I watch Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?
In the US, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is streaming on France Channel (availability from JustWatch).
Does Beaumarchais the Scoundrel have a post-credit scene?
No. Beaumarchais the Scoundrel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel in?
The original language of Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is French.
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