From The Brothels In Paris To The Bed Of King Louis XV... The Scandalous Story Of The Most Ambitious Lady In History.

The scandalous story of an ambitious woman who went from the brothels in Paris to the bed of King Louis XV. Born the illegitimate daughter of a monk and a seamstress, Madame du Barry rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful and wealthy women of France. A courtesan, she becomes Louis XV's official mistress and is fêted as one of France's most beautiful women. On Louis XV's death she became vulnerable to those secretly longing for her downfall. Marie Antoinette has her imprisoned and set for execution. This stunning masterpiece of French cinema beautifully illustrates the dazzling world of the eighteenth century royal court of France and the horrors of the Revolution.

Cast & Crew

•       Martine Carol
•       Daniel Ivernel
•       Gianna Maria Canale
•       Jean Paradis
•       Marguerite Pierry
•       Isabelle Pia

Director: Christian-Jaque

Producer: Francis Cosne

Producer: Georges Dancigers

Producer: Georges Lourau

Producer: Alexandre Mnouchkine

Additional Details

Label: Televista

Genre: Foreign Film

Run Time: 105 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/01/09

UPC: 029502155674