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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.

Top Cast

  • Fabrice Luchini

    Fabrice Luchini

    Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

  • Sandrine Kiberlain

    Sandrine Kiberlain

    Marie-Thérèse

  • Manuel Blanc

    Manuel Blanc

    Gudin

  • Claire Nebout

    Claire Nebout

    Chevalier d'Eon

  • Michel Serrault

    Michel Serrault

    Louis XV

  • Jacques Weber

    Jacques Weber

    Duc de Chaulnes

  • Michel Piccoli

    Michel Piccoli

    Prince de Conti

  • Dominique Besnehard

    Dominique Besnehard

    Louis XVI

  • Jean-François Balmer

    Jean-François Balmer

    Sartine

Overview

Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.

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6.6 / 10
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