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Delusions of Grandeur (French: La Folie des grandeurs) is a 1971 French comedy film directed by Gérard Oury. It is a very liberal comedic adaptation of the play Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo. Set in 17th century Spain, film recounts the misadventures of the ignoble Don Salluste, greedy and hypocritical Minister of Finance of the King of Spain ...
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The greedy and wicked Don Salluste (De Funes) gets dishonored by the Queen and King of Spain. By some inadvertance, Sallustre's valet Blaze, in love with the Queen is used by his master by passing as a noble man, only to get revenge and get his position back.
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- Adventure, Comedy, History
- Gérard Oury
- 1971-12-13
Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a ...
Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a ...
De Funès' role in 'La Folie des Grandeurs' as Don Salluste de Bazan, a conniving and comical nobleman, showcased his comedic prowess. His distinctive voice, expressive face, and impeccable physical comedy made him a standout in the film.
Delusions of Grandeur ( La Folie des grandeurs) is a 1971 French Period Piece comedy film directed by Gérard Oury and inspired by the Victor Hugo stage play Ruy Blas. In 17th century Spain, Don Salluste ( Louis de Funès) is a wealthy and powerful noble who is also the Minister of Police and Finances: a greedy, stingy, hypocrite and overall ...
Don Salluste disguises his servant Blaze (Ives Montand) as a nobleman and takes him to the king's court. Attractive, funny, and suave, Blaze saves the king from the bomb, becomes popular, is appointed a tax collector instead of Salluste, and conquers the queen's heart.