The King's Jester
O Bobo do Rei
Synopsis
A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mesquitinha
- Screenplay & Story
- Joracy Camargo
- Original Score
- Ary Barroso
- Original Title
- O Bobo do Rei
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sonofilmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mesquitinha
Joracy Camargo
Ary Barroso
Wallace Downey
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Downey
Producer
Mesquitinha
Director
Joracy Camargo
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Jester
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What is The King's Jester about?
A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.
Who directed The King's Jester?
The King's Jester was directed by Mesquitinha.
Who stars in The King's Jester?
The principal cast of The King's Jester includes Mesquitinha, Conchita de Moraes, Manoel Pera, Déa Selva, Augusto Henriques.
When was The King's Jester released and how long is it?
The King's Jester was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The King's Jester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King's Jester was composed by Ary Barroso.