Ridicule
"Wit is the ultimate weapon."
Originally released in 1996. Ridicule is a comedy/drama film. directed by Patrice Leconte.
Starring Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, and Fanny Ardant
Synopsis
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (217 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
0.8x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Berling
as Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy
Jean Rochefort
as Le Marquis de Bellegarde
Fanny Ardant
as Madame de Blayac
Judith Godrèche
as Mathilde de Bellegarde
Bernard Giraudeau
as L'Abbée de Vilecourt
Bernard Dhéran
as Montalieri
Carlo Brandt
as Milletail
Jacques Mathou
as Abbé de l'Épée
Urbain Cancelier
as Louis XVI
Albert Delpy
as Baron de Guéret
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,503,829
Production Companies
- Epithète Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridicule about?
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Who directed Ridicule?
Ridicule was directed by Patrice Leconte.
How long is Ridicule?
Ridicule has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Ridicule released?
Ridicule was released on May 9, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ridicule?
The main cast of Ridicule includes Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche, Bernard Giraudeau.
Is Ridicule worth watching?
Ridicule has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 217 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.