
The Death of Louis XIV
Drama · History
Overview
August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.
Top Cast


Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Louis XIV
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Louis XIV


Patrick d'Assumçao
Patrick d'Assumçao
Fagon, le médecin
Patrick d'Assumçao
Fagon, le médecin


Marc Susini
Marc Susini
Blouin, le valet de chambre
Marc Susini
Blouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard Belin
Bernard Belin
Mareschal, le chirurgien
Bernard Belin
Mareschal, le chirurgien


Irène Silvagni
Irène Silvagni
Madame de Maintenon
Irène Silvagni
Madame de Maintenon


Vicenç Altaió
Vicenç Altaió
Le Brun
Vicenç Altaió
Le Brun


Jacques Henric
Jacques Henric
Père Le Tellier
Jacques Henric
Père Le Tellier
Alain Lajoinie
Alain Lajoinie
Le Pelletier
Alain Lajoinie
Le Pelletier


Olivier Cadiot
Olivier Cadiot
Médecin 1
Olivier Cadiot
Médecin 1


Philippe Crespeau
Philippe Crespeau
Médecin 2
Philippe Crespeau
Médecin 2
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