'o Re
Synopsis
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
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Giancarlo Giannini
Francis II of the Two Sicilies
Ornella Muti
Maria Sophie of Bavaria
Carlo Croccolo
Rafele
Luc Merenda
Don Josè Borges
Cristina Marsillach
Luciana
Anna Maria Ackermann
Maria Theresa of Austria
Corrado Pani
General Coviello
Massimo Abbate
Prince Louis, Count of Trani
Anna Kanakis
Brigand Woman
Franco Pistoni
Police Commissioner Macchi
Franco Tavassi
Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta
Sergio Solli
Pulcinella
Vincenzo Aronica
Comedian with Violin
Giovanni Balzaretti
Harlequin Comedian
Tina Bonavita
Comedian with Flower
Donato Citarella
Comedian with Guitar
Franco Concilio
Comedian
Carlo Conversi
Neapolitan Band Leader
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Magni
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Magni
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- 'o Re
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Clemi Cinematografica, Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Magni
Luigi Magni
Nicola Piovani
Franco Di Giacomo
Ruggero Mastroianni
Giovanni Di Clemente
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Magni
Director
Luigi Magni
Screenplay
Lucia Mirisola
Production Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Franco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Lucia Mirisola
Costume Design
Giovanni Di Clemente
Producer
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 'o Re
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What is 'o Re about?
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
Who directed 'o Re?
'o Re was directed by Luigi Magni.
Who stars in 'o Re?
The principal cast of 'o Re includes Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, Carlo Croccolo, Luc Merenda, Cristina Marsillach.
When was 'o Re released and how long is it?
'o Re was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for 'o Re?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'o Re was composed by Nicola Piovani.