Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

Directed by Édouard Molinaro

Written by Édouard Molinaro, Jean-Claude Brisville

Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.

Cast

Fabrice Luchini

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Sandrine Kiberlain

Marie-Thérèse

Manuel Blanc

Gudin

Claire Nebout

Chevalier d'Eon

Michel Serrault

Louis XV

Jacques Weber

Duc de Chaulnes

Michel Piccoli

Prince de Conti

Dominique Besnehard

Louis XVI

Jean-François Balmer

Sartine

Martin Lamotte

Comte de la Blache

Jean-Claude Brialy

Abbot

José Garcia

Figaro