The Accursed Kings (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1972, The Accursed Kings is a drama and war & politics series.

What it’s about. 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 ...

Who’s in it. The Accursed Kings stars Jean Piat as Robert d'Artois, Louis Seigner as Spinello Tolomeï, capitaine général des comptoirs banquiers, Hélène Duc as Mahaut d'Artois, comtesse, tante de Robert and Jean-Luc Moreau as Guccio Baglioni, neveu de Spinello Tolomeï, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Accursed Kings sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on iciTouTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accursed Kings page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Accursed Kings tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Accursed Kings (1972)?
In CA, The Accursed Kings is available to stream on iciTouTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Accursed Kings worth watching?
The Accursed Kings holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Accursed Kings?
The Accursed Kings stars Jean Piat, Louis Seigner, Hélène Duc, Jean-Luc Moreau and André Luguet.
When was The Accursed Kings released?
The Accursed Kings was released in 1972.