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The Red and the Black (1997)

Original title: Le Rouge et le Noir

1997-12-22 · 3h 20m · FR
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In 1827, Berthet, the son of a craftsman and a young seminarian, was tried and sentenced to death for murdering his former mistress, the wife of a notable who had hired him as tutor to his children.

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Jean-Daniel VerhaegheDirector, Writer

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Carole BouquetCarole BouquetLouise de RénalKim Rossi StuartKim Rossi StuartJulien SorelJudith GodrècheJudith GodrècheMathilde de la MôleClaude RichClaude RichMarquis de la MôleBernard VerleyBernard VerleyMonsieur de RénalConstanze EngelbrechtConstanze EngelbrechtMadame DervilleFrancesco AcquaroliFrancesco AcquaroliComte AltamiraMaurice GarrelMaurice GarrelAbbé ChelanRüdiger VoglerRüdiger VoglerAbbé PirardClaudine AugerClaudine AugerMadame de FervaquesPierre VernierPierre VernierAbbé FrilairCamille VerhaegheCamille VerhaegheElisa

Keywords

Based on novel or book19th centuryClass differencesTutorAdulteryParis, franceTragic loveJealousyFranceAmbitionAttempted murderAristocratDuelPassionBourgeoisieDeath sentenceMarquisBesançon, franceSeminarian

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · 19th Century · Class DifferencesDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference295937Actor preference226884 · 201793 · 157441

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What is The Red and the Black about?

In 1827, Berthet, the son of a craftsman and a young seminarian, was tried and sentenced to death for murdering his former mistress, the wife of a notable who had hired him as tutor to his children.

How long is The Red and the Black?

The Red and the Black has a runtime of 200 minutes.