A Dream of Kings
“Go ahead - measure the man, this dreamer of dreams, this outragous rebel, this tender, loving, magnificent animal”
Synopsis
A Greek American father of a dying boy decides to take his son to Greece to breathe the clean air of his ancestors, in an attempt to save the boy's life. However, money is a problem.
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Anthony Quinn
Matsoukas
Irene Papas
Caliope
Inger Stevens
Anna
Sam Levene
Cicero
Val Avery
Fatas
Tamara Daykarhanova
Mother-in law
Peter Mamakos
Falconis
James Dobson
Doctor
Zvee Scooler
Zenoitis
Bill Walker
Kampana
H.B. Haggerty
Turk
Alan Reed
Fig King
Radames Pera
Stavros
Theopharis Lemonopoulos
Bouzouki Player
Stasa Damascus
Falconis' Daughter
Katherine Theodore
Mrs. Cournos
James Fortunes
Manulis
Ernest Sarracino
Toundas
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McLellan Hunter
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- A Dream of Kings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Ian McLellan Hunter, Harry Mark Petrakis
Alex North
Richard H. Kline
Ray Daniels, Walter Hannemann
Jules Schermer
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Mann
Director
Ian McLellan Hunter
Screenplay
Jules Schermer
Producer
Ray Daniels
Editor
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dream of Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dream of Kings about?
A Greek American father of a dying boy decides to take his son to Greece to breathe the clean air of his ancestors, in an attempt to save the boy's life. However, money is a problem.
Who directed A Dream of Kings?
A Dream of Kings was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in A Dream of Kings?
The principal cast of A Dream of Kings includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Inger Stevens, Sam Levene, Val Avery.
When was A Dream of Kings released and how long is it?
A Dream of Kings was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream of Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream of Kings was composed by Alex North.
Is A Dream of Kings based on a book or true story?
A Dream of Kings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Mark Petrakis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dream of Kings?
A Dream of Kings holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).