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这是关于查尔斯——莫里斯·德·塔雷朗的传奇影片。塔雷朗生于1754年，他曾是拿破伦称帝时的贴身顾问。君主制复辟后他又站到了路易十八的一边，后来的继位者查理五世把他逐出宫廷，终于，在下一个国王路易·菲利普登基的时候，他被重新启用，并被任命为法国驻英国的大使。From the late 18th thru the early 19th century Talleyrand, known for his skill at compromise, serves 6 regimes.A George Arliss style vehicle gave Guitry, accused of opportunism during the Occupation, a chance to defend himself.