Анжелика и король (1965)

"Angelique and the King" is a 1965 French-Italian-German historical adventure drama film directed by Bernard Borderie. The film is set in France in the 17th century and follows the adventures of Angelique, a beautiful and headstrong heroine played by Michèle Mercier. The film also stars Robert Hossein as Joffrey de Peyrac, Jean Rochefort as the Duke of Vivonne, Jacques Toja as Count de Peyrac, Sami Frey as Claude Le Petit, Estella Blain as La Duchesse de Fontanges, Fred Williams as Alain and Pasquale Martino as Phall, among others. Angelique de Sancé de Monteloup is a strong-willed woman who refuses to marry the wealthy and influential Count de Toulouse-Lautrec. Instead, she falls in love with Joffrey de Peyrac, a notorious criminal who has been sentenced to death. Angelique helps him escape and they embark on a dangerous adventure to clear his name and reveal the truth about the conspiracy against him. The film features stunning sets and costumes of the French court, with intricate attention to detail of the period. The story is rich with political intrigue and swashbuckling action scenes. The film also highlights the social and economic issues of the time, with Angelique's character representing the struggles of women in a male-dominated society. Overall, "Angelique and the King" is a must-see for fans of historical drama and adventure films.