Royal Flash
“See Capt. Harry Flashman surrender his way to victory!”
Synopsis
Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair of devious nobles with their own agenda. At their urging, Flashman agrees to re-create himself as a bogus Prussian nobleman to woo a beautiful duchess. But the half-baked plan quickly comes unraveled, and he's soon on the run from several new enemies who are all calling for the rapscallion's head.
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Royal Flash 1975 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-24
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Malcolm McDowell
Captain Harry Flashman / Prince Karl Magnus
Alan Bates
Rudi Von Sternberg
Florinda Bolkan
Lola Montez
Oliver Reed
Otto von Bismarck
Tom Bell
De Gautet
Joss Ackland
Sapten
Christopher Cazenove
Eric Hansen
Henry Cooper
John Gully, M.P.
Lionel Jeffries
Kraftstein
Alastair Sim
Mr. Greig
Michael Hordern
Headmaster
Britt Ekland
Dutchess Irma
Richard Pearson
Duchy Chamberlain
Alan Howland
Duchy Chamberlain
Bob Hoskins
Police Constable
David Jason
Mayor
Arthur Brough
King Ludwig of Bavaria
Noel Johnson
Lord Chamberlain
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- George MacDonald Fraser
- Original Title
- Royal Flash
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Two Roads Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
George MacDonald Fraser
Geoffrey Unsworth
John Victor-Smith
Denis O'Dell, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lester
Director
George MacDonald Fraser
Screenplay
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Alan Barrett
Costume Design
Denis O'Dell
Producer
David V. Picker
Producer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Flash
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What is Royal Flash about?
Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair of devious nobles with their own agenda. At their urging, Flashman agrees to re-create himself as a bogus Prussian nobleman to woo a beautiful duchess. But the half-baked plan quickly comes unraveled, and he's soon on the run from several new enemies who are all calling for the rapscallion's head.
Who directed Royal Flash?
Royal Flash was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in Royal Flash?
The principal cast of Royal Flash includes Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates, Florinda Bolkan, Oliver Reed, Tom Bell.
When was Royal Flash released and how long is it?
Royal Flash was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Royal Flash based on a book or true story?
Royal Flash is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George MacDonald Fraser".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Royal Flash?
Royal Flash holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).