La Galette du roi (1986)
In this conventional, broadly comic farce of greed and royal matrimony, nearly bankrupt businessman Victor Harris is marrying Maria-Helena, a princess who comes with a dowry that is made up of one half of her island kingdom. Her father, the cowardly King Arnold III is counting on the money this marriage will bring him. The country is now almost bankrupt because of the king's gambling debts. As Harris and the king look forward to their illusory profits from the royal merger, other characters add some liveliness to the otherwise predictable story.
Director: Jean-Michel Ribes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 29, 1986
Cast
- Jean Rochefort - Arnold III of Corsalina
- Roger Hanin - Victor Harris
- Jean-Pierre Bacri - L'élégant
- Philippe Khorsand - Clermont
- Pierre-Loup Rajot - Léopold 'Léo' Tallier
- Pauline Lafont - Maria-Helena
- Jacques Villeret - Utte de Danemark
- Eddy Mitchell - Jo Longo
- Claude Piéplu - Lionel Costerman
- Christophe Bourseiller - Jérémie Harris
Screenplay
Music: Vladimir Cosma
Cinematography: François Catonné
Editing: Geneviève Winding
Production: Hachette Première, M.G. Productions, Partner's Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Michel Ribes
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Galette du roi about?
- In this conventional, broadly comic farce of greed and royal matrimony, nearly bankrupt businessman Victor Harris is marrying Maria-Helena, a princess who comes with a dowry that is made up of one half of her island kingdom. Her father, the cowardly King Arnold III is counting on the money this marriage will bring him. The country is now almost bankrupt because of the king's gambling debts. As Harris and the king look forward to their illusory profits from the royal merger, other characters add some liveliness to the otherwise predictable story.
- Who directed La Galette du roi?
- La Galette du roi was directed by Jean-Michel Ribes.
- Who stars in La Galette du roi?
- La Galette du roi stars Jean Rochefort, Roger Hanin, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Philippe Khorsand, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Pauline Lafont.
- How long is La Galette du roi?
- La Galette du roi has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is La Galette du roi?
- La Galette du roi is a Comedy film.
- Where was La Galette du roi produced?
- La Galette du roi was produced in France.