Le souper (The Supper) (1992)
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France, 1815. After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon heads for exile. Royalists occupy Paris and attempt to restore the monarchy. However, the battle doesn't seem to be over. On July 6, Talleyrand (Claude Rich), a shrewd politician of flexible convictions, invites chief of police and zealous… More France, 1815. After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon heads for exile. Royalists occupy Paris and attempt to restore the monarchy. However, the battle doesn't seem to be over. On July 6, Talleyrand (Claude Rich), a shrewd politician of flexible convictions, invites chief of police and zealous revolutionary Fouché (Claude Brasseur) to supper and tries to convince him to serve the king. Over the meal they insult each other, accuse each other, and, at first sight, look like mortal enemies. But they definitely have one thing in common: they are both power-hungry. Basically a stage two-hander, the picture looks frustratingly uncinematic and static, despite the vigorous performances by the two leads. It will be enjoyed most by viewers with a good knowledge of the French Revolution and the Restoration who will understand the dialogue's subtle political details. ~ Yuri German, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edouard Molinaro
- Written By
- Jean-Claude Brisville
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Claude Brasseur
as Joseph Fouche
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Claude Rich
as Talleyrand
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Ticky Holgado
as Jacques Massoulier
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Yann Collette
as Jean Vincent
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Stéphane Jobert
as Careme
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Michel Piccoli
as Chateaubriand
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Alexandra Van Der Noot
as La Duchesse de Dino
