Ridicule(1996)
Wit is the ultimate weapon.
Synopsis
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Directed by Patrice Leconte
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Cast
Charles Berling
Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy
Jean Rochefort
Le Marquis de Bellegarde
Fanny Ardant
Madame de Blayac
Judith Godrèche
Mathilde de Bellegarde
Bernard Giraudeau
L'Abbée de Vilecourt
Bernard Dhéran
Montalieri
Carlo Brandt
Milletail
Jacques Mathou
Abbé de l'Épée
Urbain Cancelier
Louis XVI
Albert Delpy
Baron de Guéret
Bruno Zanardi
Paul
Marie Pillet
Charlotte
Jacques Roman
Chevernoy
Philippe Magnan
Baron de Malenval
Maurice Chevit
Le notaire
Jacques François Zeller
Maurepas
Gérard Hardy
Victor
Marc Berman
Duc de Guines
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When did Ridicule come out?+
Ridicule was released in 1996.
How long is Ridicule?+
Ridicule runs for 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed Ridicule?+
Ridicule was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in Ridicule?+
Ridicule stars Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche and Bernard Giraudeau.
Is Ridicule worth watching?+
Ridicule holds a 6.9/10 rating from 229 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and romance.
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