Overview
The daughter of a seamstress, Jeanne Bécu could hardly imagine she would later become one of the most influential women of the Kingdom of France...
Director and cast
- Christian-Jaque Director
- Martine Carol as Jeanne Bécu, dite Rançon / Madame Dubarry
- Daniel Ivernel as Jean du Barry
- Gianna Maria Canale as Duchesse de Grammont
- Jean Parédès as Lebel
- Denis d'Inès as Cardinal Richelieu
- Marguerite Pierry as Countess of Médarnes
- Isabelle Pia Cast
- Nadine Alari Cast
- Giovanna Ralli Cast
- Georgette Anys Cast
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