The Dumbfounded King
El rey pasmado
Synopsis
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
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María Barranco
Lucrecia
Joaquim de Almeida
Almeida
Laura del Sol
Marfisa
Gabino Diego
Rey
Juan Diego
Villaescusa
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Gran Inquisidor
Eusebio Poncela
Conde La Peña Andrade
Alejandra Grepi
Doña Bárbara
Javier Gurruchaga
Valido
Anne Roussel
Reina
Luis Barbero
Ferrán de Valdivieso
Emma Cohen
Duquesa Vda. del Maestrazgo
Christine Dejoux
Colette
Carme Elias
Abadesa
Eulalia Ramón
Paca Távora
Enrique San Francisco
Mendigo
Pepe Soriano
Rivadesella
José Antonio Correa
Cosme
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Imanol Uribe
- Original Title
- El rey pasmado
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Ariane Films, Aiete Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Imanol Uribe
Department Leadership Roster
Imanol Uribe
Director
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What is The Dumbfounded King about?
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
Who directed The Dumbfounded King?
The Dumbfounded King was directed by Imanol Uribe.
Who stars in The Dumbfounded King?
The principal cast of The Dumbfounded King includes María Barranco, Joaquim de Almeida, Laura del Sol, Gabino Diego, Juan Diego.
When was The Dumbfounded King released and how long is it?
The Dumbfounded King was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.