The Great Deception
Originally released in 1959. The Great Deception is a comedy film. directed by Jacqueline Audry.
Starring Andrée Debar, Bernard Blier, and Dany Robin
Synopsis
Burgundy 1728. Old count Antoine d'Eon is overjoyed. His daughter-in-law has finally given birth to a boy and he will at long last be able to transmit his inheritance to his son Pascal. At least this is what he thinks, for Pascal has concealed from his father the fact that his son was ... a daughter, his eighth daughter! Well, enough is enough and Geneviève has no other choice but become a boy first, then a soldier and even the special envoy of Louis XV, King of France, to Catherine II, the Czarina of Russia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Andrée Debar
as Geneviève d'Éon / Charles, chevalier d'Éon, agent secret au service du Roi
Bernard Blier
as le baron d'Exter, le chef des espions à la solde des Prussiens
Dany Robin
as la comtesse De Monval, l'envoyée spéciale du Roi Louis XV
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Bernard Turquet de Mayenne
Isa Miranda
as la tsarine Elisabeth Petrovana de Russie
Jean Desailly
as le Roi Louis XV
Simone Valère
as la marquise de Pompadour
Jacques Castelot
as le marquis de L'Hospital, l'ambassadeur de France en Russie
Gisèle Grandpré
as Blanche d'Éon de Beaumont
Bernard Lajarrige
as Pascal d'Éon de Beaumont
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Italia Produzione Film
- gray-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Deception about?
Burgundy 1728. Old count Antoine d'Eon is overjoyed. His daughter-in-law has finally given birth to a boy and he will at long last be able to transmit his inheritance to his son Pascal. At least th...
Who directed The Great Deception?
The Great Deception was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
How long is The Great Deception?
The Great Deception has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Great Deception released?
The Great Deception was released on September 23, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Deception?
The main cast of The Great Deception includes Andrée Debar, Bernard Blier, Dany Robin, Gabriele Ferzetti, Isa Miranda.