The Apple Cart (1975)
Shaw's comedy of ideologies looks forty years to the future at the impossibility of government as the British cabinet and monarchy face a day of "crisis" for the country. King Magnus is happy to engage a prime minister seeking to transform the nation into a constitutional monarchy, but who truly rules in this democracy: the king, the government or the businessmen? And do any of them care about the people?
Director: Cedric Messina
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 19, 1975
Cast
- Helen Mirren
- Nigel Davenport - King Magnus
- Prunella Scales - Queen Jemima
- Beryl Reid - Amanda
- Joyce Grant - Lysistrata
- Bill Fraser - Boanerges
- Peter Barkworth - Prime Minister
- Griffith Jones - Foreign Secretary
- Trevor Baxter - Colonial Secretary
- Reg Pritchard - Chancellor of the Exchequer
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Cedric Messina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Apple Cart about?
- Shaw's comedy of ideologies looks forty years to the future at the impossibility of government as the British cabinet and monarchy face a day of "crisis" for the country. King Magnus is happy to engage a prime minister seeking to transform the nation into a constitutional monarchy, but who truly rules in this democracy: the king, the government or the businessmen? And do any of them care about the people?
- Who directed The Apple Cart?
- The Apple Cart was directed by Cedric Messina.
- Who stars in The Apple Cart?
- The Apple Cart stars Helen Mirren, Nigel Davenport, Prunella Scales, Beryl Reid, Joyce Grant, Bill Fraser.
- How long is The Apple Cart?
- The Apple Cart has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).