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The Red and the Black - Season 1

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

Top Cast

  • Carole Bouquet

    Carole Bouquet

    Louise de Rénal

  • Kim Rossi Stuart

    Kim Rossi Stuart

    Julien Sorel

  • Judith Godrèche

    Judith Godrèche

    Mathilde de la Môle

  • Claude Rich

    Claude Rich

    Marquis de la Môle

  • Bernard Verley

    Bernard Verley

    Monsieur de Rénal

  • Constanze Engelbrecht

    Constanze Engelbrecht

    Madame Derville

  • Francesco Acquaroli

    Francesco Acquaroli

    Comte Altamira

  • Maurice Garrel

    Maurice Garrel

    Abbé Chelan

  • Rüdiger Vogler

    Rüdiger Vogler

    Abbé Pirard

Overview

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

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