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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

19961h 40min
6.6

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.

GenreAdventure, History, Romance
Production CompaniesTéléma, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma
Production CcountriesFrance

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