Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996)
Beaumarchais l'insolent (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 40min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 17 Oct 1997 (USA)
- Movie
The life story of the titular Beaumarchais, playwright and adventurer, who gets himself into numerous different scrapes and romantic encounters in 18th Century France.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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| Fabrice Luchini | ... |
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
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| Sandrine Kiberlain | ... |
Marie-Thérèse
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| Manuel Blanc | ... |
Gudin
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| Michel Aumont | ... |
Baron de Breteuil
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| Jean-François Balmer | ... |
Sartine
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| Jean-Claude Brialy | ... |
Abbot
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| Patrick Bouchitey | ... |
Monsieur Lejay
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Evelyne Bouix | ... |
Madame Vigee Lebrun
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| Isabelle Carré | ... |
Rosine
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| José Garcia | ... |
Figaro
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| Alain Chabat | ... |
Le courtisan à Versailles
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| Pierre Gérard | ... |
Comte de Provence
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| Judith Godrèche | ... |
Marie-Antoinette
(as Judith Godreche)
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| Murray Head | ... |
Lord Rochford
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Axelle Laffont | ... |
Mariette Lejay
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| Martin Lamotte | ... |
Comte de la Blache
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| Guy Marchand | ... |
Court Member
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| François Morel | ... |
Peasant in Court
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Claire Nebout | ... |
Chevalier d'Eon
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| Michel Piccoli | ... |
Prince de Conti
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| Michel Serrault | ... |
Louis XV
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| Florence Thomassin | ... |
Marion Menard
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| Jacques Weber | ... |
Duc de Chaulnes
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| Jean Yanne | ... |
Louis Goezman
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| Dominique Besnehard | ... |
Louis XVI
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| André Oumansky | ... |
Le président du Parlement
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| Maka Kotto | ... |
Cezaire
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Jeff Nuttall | ... |
Benjamin Franklin
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| Jay Benedict | ... |
L'homme en gris
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| Dominic Gould | ... |
Arthur Lee
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Niels Dubost | ... |
Count Almaviva
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| Marc Dudicourt | ... |
Bartholo
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Cecile Van Den Abeele | ... |
Suzanne
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| Etienne Draber | ... |
Brid'oison
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| David Gabison | ... |
Doublemain
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Marie Delerm | ... |
Marceline
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| Séverine Ferrer | ... |
Lison-Cherubin
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Roger Brierley | ... |
Printer
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Patrice Laffont | ... |
Un douanier
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| Richard Durden | ... |
Smith
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Jean-Marie Besset | ... |
Desfontaines
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Jean-Claude de Goros | ... |
The Fanatic
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Maurice Illouz | ... |
Theatre Concierge
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Pascal Thomas | ... |
Theatre Critic
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Alex Broutard | ... |
Theatre Critic
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| Sandrine Le Berre | ... |
La jeune fille de Conti
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Léon Clémence | ... |
Commanding Officer
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Jean-Philippe Daguerre | ... |
Young Officer at Theatre
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Daniel Villattes | ... |
Le perturbateur au théâtre
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Jean Wassmer | ... |
Court Official
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Robert Sandrey | ... |
Le vieil assesseur
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Pierre Lopez | ... |
Le jeune homme au tribunal
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Jean-Michel Geneste | ... |
Tramp in Court
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William Doherty | ... |
Rochford's Majordomo
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| Bruno Lochet | ... |
Le geôlier français
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Patrice Le Guet | ... |
Le majordome de Franklin
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John Armstrong | ... |
L'officier anglais
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Eric Wapier | ... |
Le concierge d'Hortales
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Romain Sellier | ... |
Le prisonnier anglais
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Marc Habib | ... |
Chamberlain
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Luc Teyssier D'Orfeuil | ... |
L'officier de la garde au théâtre
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Eloise Laffont | ... |
Une enfant
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Violaine Barret | ... |
Une femme au théâtre
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Nicolas Vayssie | ... |
Un jeune homme au théâtre
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Dominique Dheur | ... |
Le mari au théâtre
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Frédéric Foucault | ... |
Man in Theatre Sqaure
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Xavier Cantat | ... |
Student in Theatre Square
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Jean-Christophe Fleith | ... |
L'officier de la chasse
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| Pierre Arditi | ... |
Narrator / Récitant (uncredited) (voice)
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Laurent Balandras | ... |
Un partisan de Beaumarchais (uncredited)
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| Roland Blanche | ... |
Charles Thévenot De Morande (uncredited)
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Nicolas Ronchi | ... |
Aristocrate (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Édouard Molinaro | ||
Written by
| Sacha Guitry | ... | (inspired: Librement inspiré de l'oeuvre inédite de) |
| Édouard Molinaro | ... | (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) and |
| Jean-Claude Brisville | ... | (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) |
Produced by
| Linda Bruce | ... | executive producer: England |
| Dominique Brunner | ... | executive producer |
| Charles Gassot | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jean-Claude Petit | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Epp | ... | (as Michaêl Epp) |
Editing by
| Véronique Parnet | ||
Editorial Department
| Hélène Auzet | ... | negative cutter |
| Marcela Figueroa | ... | assistant editor |
| Georges-Henri Mauchant | ... | assistant editor |
| Raymond Terrentin | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Catherine Molinaro | ||
Production Design by
| Jean-Marc Kerdelhué | ||
Art Direction by
| Cécile Arlet Colin | ||
Set Decoration by
| Camille Bougon-Pigneul | ... | set decorator |
| Marie-Noëlle Giraud | ||
| Karen Granger | ||
Costume Design by
| Sylvie de Segonzac | ||
Makeup Department
| Patrick Archambault | ... | hair stylist |
| Laurence Azouvy | ... | makeup artist |
| Claude Belot | ... | hair stylist |
| Pierre Berroyer | ... | key makeup artist (as Jean-Pierre Berroyer) |
| Michèle Constantinides | ... | makeup artist |
| Catherine George | ... | makeup artist |
| Marie-Pierre Hattabi | ... | hair stylist |
| Paul Le Marinel | ... | key makeup artist |
| Annick Legout | ... | makeup artist |
| Denis Poulain | ... | wig maker |
| Nikita Rae | ... | hair stylist: England / makeup artist: UK |
| Kirstie Stanway | ... | hair stylist: England / makeup artist: UK |
| Jessica Williams | ... | hair stylist: England / makeup artist: UK |
Production Management
| Emmanuel Agostini | ... | unit production manager: Bordeaux |
| Sylvie Duluc | ... | unit manager: Bordeaux |
| Marilla Elliott | ... | unit manager: England |
| Marc Guidetti | ... | unit manager |
| Didier Hoarau | ... | unit production manager |
| David Lueza | ... | unit manager |
| Rachel Neale | ... | unit production manager: England |
| Claude Parnet | ... | production manager |
| Eric Rodriguez | ... | unit manager: Bordeaux |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sara Desmond | ... | assistant director: England |
| Gilles Dubroca | ... | assistant director: Bordeaux |
| Cordelia Hardy | ... | assistant director: England |
| Robert Kechichian | ... | first assistant director |
| Catherine Molinaro | ... | first assistant director |
| Stephane Moreno-Carpio | ... | third assistant director |
| Toby Sherborne | ... | assistant director: England |
| Vincent Trintignant | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| John Bohan | ... | construction manager: UK |
| Christian Gazio | ... | property master |
| Nadine Hibon | ... | second assistant art director |
| Frédéric Jourdan | ... | carpenter |
| Arnaud Le Roch | ... | assistant art director |
| Boris Piot | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| Hervé Bénard | ... | sound recordist |
| Pascal Chauvin | ... | sound effects |
| Marie-Blanche Colonna | ... | dialogue editor |
| Patrick Egreteau | ... | foley artist |
| Michel Filippi | ... | synchronization |
| Patrice Grisolet | ... | sound editor |
| Dominique Hennequin | ... | sound |
| Benoît Le Louarn | ... | sound recordist |
| Dominique Warnier | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Laure Lacroix | ... | compositor |
| Antoine Simkine | ... | visual effects executive producer: Duboi |
Stunts
| Andy Bradford | ... | stunts: England unit |
| Claude Carliez | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Philippe Lazoore | ... | stunt double |
| Josy Venon | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Arnaud Borrel | ... | still photographer |
| Laetitia Colombani | ... | camera trainee |
| Pascal Gennesseaux | ... | camera operator |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| Emile Laisné | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Sophie Coulaud | ... | extras casting: Bordeaux |
| Carine Crouzille | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marylin Fitoussi | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Damien Fleury | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Roland Guillotel | ... | music mixer |
| London Studio Orchestra | ... | musician (as The London Studio Orchestras) |
| Jean-Claude Petit | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patrick Aubrée | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Denise Anderson | ... | production staff |
| Claude Carliez | ... | armorer |
| Sylvie Chevereau-Marchais | ... | production administrator |
| Pierre Darde | ... | choreographer |
| Marie-Jo Duchemin | ... | production assistant |
| Laurence Granec | ... | press relations |
| François Hardy | ... | coach consultant |
| Susan Jacobs | ... | publicist |
| Mario Luraschi | ... | horse consultant |
| Magali Magnan | ... | stage editor |
Production Companies
- Téléma (co-production)
- StudioCanal (co-production)
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production)
- France 3 Cinéma (co-production)
- Canal+ (with the participation of)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (in association with)
- Sofica Investimage 4 (in association with)
- Sofiarp 2 (in association with)
Distributors
- Bac Films (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Alliance Releasing (1996) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Les Films de l'Elysée (1996) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (1998) (Italy) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- New Yorker Films (1997) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Prooptiki (1996) (Greece) (theatrical)
- StudioCanal (1996) (World-wide) (theatrical) (as Le Studio Canal +)
- Artificial Eye
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- Look Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- New Yorker Films (United States) (VHS)
- Sogepaq Distribución (Spain)
- StudioCanal (1997) (France) (VHS) (as Le Studio Canal +)
- StudioCanal (1997) (France) (video) (as Le Studio Canal +) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Warner Chappell Music France (music courtesy)
- Les Editions du Grand Café (music courtesy)
- Caranco (costume maker)
- Comédie-Française (costume rental)
- Cosprop (costume rental)
- Costumes de Paris, Les (costume rental)
- Erato Records (soundtrack)
- Le Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or de Rochefort (thanks: from Patrick Lot)
- Mairie de Bordeaux (thanks: from Patrick Lot)
- Mairie de Paris (thanks: from Patrick Lot)
- Opéra National de Bordeaux (thanks: from Patrick Lot)
- Pompei (costume rental)
- Set Meals (catering : England unit)
- Studio Guillaume Tell (music remixed at)
- Tirelli Costumi (costume makers)
- Éditions Gallimard (thanks: from Patrick Lot)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The true life story of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the son of a clockmaker, who writes "The Barber of Seville", works as a secret agent for the French king, runs guns to the American revolutionaries, and along the way finds himself on a collision course with the Chevalier d'Eon, France's notorious cross-dressing superspy. Written by Nichol |
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| Taglines | A most remarkable true story of love affairs, scandals and espionage. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | FRF95,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Édouard Molinaro's last theatrical feature. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in L'incroyable histoire de Beaumarchais (1996). See more » |
| Quotes |
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais:
By "we", I mean France. See more » |