Joseph Balsamo 1973
What is Joseph Balsamo?
Joseph Balsamo is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 1973
- Networks
- ORTF Télévision
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 7 episodes and an average 52-minute runtime.
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Joseph Balsamo is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ORTF Télévision. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 7 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A charismatic mesmerist schemes for power in pre‑Revolutionary France.”
- Jean Marais delivers a compelling lead performance
- Rich period costumes and settings evoke 18th‑century France
- Blend of intrigue and supernatural elements keeps the story engaging
- Seven‑episode run can feel brisk
- Stylistic choices reflect its 1970s production era
Watch it if you enjoy a period drama where mysticism meets court intrigue.
The series features themes of political ambition and occult practices, making it best suited for adult viewers.
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What is the premise of "Joseph Balsamo"?
It follows the scoundrel Joseph Balsamo, a mesmerist who seeks power in the French court before the Revolution.
Who stars as the title character?
French actor Jean Marais portrays Joseph Balsamo.
How many episodes are in the series?
The miniseries consists of seven episodes, each about 52 minutes long.
Is the series based on existing literature?
Yes, it adapts Alexandre Dumas père’s novel of the same name.
When and where is the story set?
It is set in France during the years leading up to the French Revolution.
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