Overview

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

Cast

Carole Bouquet, Kim Rossi Stuart, Judith Godrèche, Claude Rich, Bernard Verley, Constanze Engelbrecht, Francesco Acquaroli, Maurice Garrel

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What is "The Red and the Black" about?

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

When was "The Red and the Black" released?

The Red and the Black was released in 1997.

Who stars in "The Red and the Black"?

The cast includes Carole Bouquet, Kim Rossi Stuart, Judith Godrèche, Claude Rich.

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