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Louis, the Child King (1993): Cast

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Louis, the Child King is a 1993 war drama directed by Roger Planchon, starring Maxime Mansion as Louis XIV, Carmen Maura and Paolo Graziosi. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.

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Louis, the Child King (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 42m (162 min)
Director
Roger Planchon
Genres
War , History , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Louis, the Child King About?

The premise of Louis, the Child King without spoilers.

In January 1649, with his father dead, the teenage Louis XIV begins his reluctant apprenticeship to the throne. He must navigate the scheming nobles who spark the Fronde, endure shifting alliances and betrayals, and rely on the guidance of his mother Anne of Austria and the seasoned statesman Cardinal Mazarin.

Louis, the Child King Themes & Keywords

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  • duke
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  • male frontal nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • brief male frontal nudity
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  • brief male full frontal nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • brothel
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  • pubic hair
  • italian
  • politics
  • intrigue
  • court
  • battle
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  • palace intrigue
  • huguenot
  • fronde
  • female nudity
  • war of the fronde
  • teenage boy
  • talking to the camera
  • spaniard
  • prime minister
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  • monarch
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  • french history
  • france
  • dysfunctional family
  • decadence
  • chamber pot
  • brother brother relationship
  • betrayal
  • battlefield
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  • 1650s
  • 1640s
  • rear nudity
  • mother son relationship
  • sibling rivalry
  • revolt
  • religious war
  • regent
  • male nudity
  • civil war
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Cast & crew

Louis, the Child King Cast & Characters

Maxime Mansion leads the cast as Louis XIV, with Carmen Maura as Anne d'Autriche and Paolo Graziosi as Mazarin. Directed by Roger Planchon; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Louis, the Child King FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Louis, the Child King, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Louis, the Child King?

Louis, the Child King runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

When was Louis, the Child King released?

Louis, the Child King was released on April 1, 1993.

Who directed Louis, the Child King?

Louis, the Child King was directed by Roger Planchon.

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Who is in the cast of Louis, the Child King?

Louis, the Child King stars Maxime Mansion as Louis XIV, Carmen Maura as Anne d'Autriche and Paolo Graziosi as Mazarin, among 19 credited actors.

Does Louis, the Child King have a post-credit scene?

No. Louis, the Child King has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Louis, the Child King in?

The original language of Louis, the Child King is French.

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