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The Accursed Kings

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...

1972 |1 Season  | 10h 16m |  Drama, War & Politics

Cast

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Jean Piat

Robert d'Artois

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Louis Seigner

Spinello Tolomeï, capitaine général des comptoirs banquiers

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Hélène Duc

Mahaut d'Artois, comtesse, tante de Robert

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André Luguet

Hugues de Bouville, chambellan de Philippe IV le Bel

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Jean Desailly

Le narrateur (voix)

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Creator

Maurice Druon

Status

Ended

Languages

French

Network

ORTF Télévision 2