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Versailles: The Dream of a King (2008): Cast

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Versailles: The Dream of a King is a 2008 historical film directed by Thierry Binisti, starring Samuel Theis as Louis XIV, Corinne Masiero and Cherie Lunghi. It runs 3 hours.

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Versailles: The Dream of a King (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Thierry Binisti
Genre
History
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Versailles: The Dream of a King About?

The premise of Versailles: The Dream of a King without spoilers.

Docudrama chronicling Louis XIV, the Sun King of France, whose opulent court, military expansion, love of intrigue, women and extravagant parties defined his reign, and who commissioned the monumental Palace of Versailles as a symbol of his absolute power.

Versailles: The Dream of a King Themes & Keywords

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  • king of france
  • versailles france
  • royal court
  • absolutism
  • king louis xiv
  • mistress
  • promiscuity
  • bigotry
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  • spendthrift
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  • historical site
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  • tv mini series
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  • reenactment
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Cast & crew

Versailles: The Dream of a King Cast & Characters

Samuel Theis leads the cast as Louis XIV, with Corinne Masiero as La mère de l'ouvrier décédé and Cherie Lunghi as Narrator (English). Directed by Thierry Binisti; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Thierry Binisti

More films directed by Thierry Binisti: Tethered Wings, The Bodin’s Investigate in Corsica, Hortense and Murder in Le Havre.

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Versailles: The Dream of a King FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Versailles: The Dream of a King, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Versailles: The Dream of a King?

Versailles: The Dream of a King runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was Versailles: The Dream of a King released?

Versailles: The Dream of a King was released on September 16, 2008.

Who directed Versailles: The Dream of a King?

Versailles: The Dream of a King was directed by Thierry Binisti.

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Who is in the cast of Versailles: The Dream of a King?

Versailles: The Dream of a King stars Samuel Theis as Louis XIV, Corinne Masiero as La mère de l'ouvrier décédé and Cherie Lunghi as Narrator (English), among 8 credited actors.

Does Versailles: The Dream of a King have a post-credit scene?

No. Versailles: The Dream of a King has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Versailles: The Dream of a King in?

The original language of Versailles: The Dream of a King is French.

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