Voltaire et l’affaire Calas (2007): Cast
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas is a 2007 historical film directed by Francis Reusser, starring François Germond as Jean Calas, Claude Rich and Carlo Brandt. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Genre
- History
- Original language
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French - Studio
- ARTE (FR)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Voltaire et l’affaire Calas About?
The premise of Voltaire et l’affaire Calas without spoilers.
Jean Calas, a wealthy Protestant merchant in 18th‑century France, is tortured and executed after being falsely accused of murdering his son to prevent his conversion to Catholicism. Outraged, Voltaire leads a pan‑European campaign, publishing pamphlets and pleading before courts to clear Calas’s name, secure his posthumous rehabilitation and obtain compensation for his surviving family.
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas Cast & Characters
François Germond leads the cast as Jean Calas, with Claude Rich as Voltaire and Carlo Brandt as David de Baudrigue. Directed by Francis Reusser; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francis Reusser
- François Germond as Jean Calas
- Claude Rich as Voltaire
- Carlo Brandt as David de Baudrigue
- Barbara Schulz as Marie Corneille
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas Also Known As
Also known as “Voltaire & Die Affäre Callas”.
- Also known as
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- Voltaire & Die Affäre Callas
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Voltaire et l’affaire Calas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Voltaire et l’affaire Calas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Voltaire et l’affaire Calas?
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Voltaire et l’affaire Calas released?
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas was released on April 4, 2007.
Who directed Voltaire et l’affaire Calas?
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas was directed by Francis Reusser.
More films by Francis Reusser Who is in the cast of Voltaire et l’affaire Calas?
Voltaire et l’affaire Calas stars François Germond as Jean Calas, Claude Rich as Voltaire and Carlo Brandt as David de Baudrigue, among 4 credited actors.
Does Voltaire et l’affaire Calas have a post-credit scene?
No. Voltaire et l’affaire Calas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Voltaire et l’affaire Calas in?
The original language of Voltaire et l’affaire Calas is French.
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