King of Hearts (1966)

De Broca's Crowning Touch!

King of Hearts (1966) poster

An ornithologist mistaken for an explosives expert is sent alone into a small French town during WWI to investigate a garbled report from the resistance about a bomb which the departing Germans have set to blow up a weapons cache.

Director: Philippe de Broca
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Editing: Françoise Javet
Production: Fildebroc, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro
Country: France, Italy
Language: Deutsch, Français, English
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war i, asylum, time bomb, ornithologist

Trailer

King of Hearts Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King of Hearts about?
An ornithologist mistaken for an explosives expert is sent alone into a small French town during WWI to investigate a garbled report from the resistance about a bomb which the departing Germans have set to blow up a weapons cache.
Who directed King of Hearts?
King of Hearts was directed by Philippe de Broca.
Who stars in King of Hearts?
King of Hearts stars Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Serrault, Jean-Claude Brialy, Adolfo Celi.
How long is King of Hearts?
King of Hearts has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is King of Hearts?
King of Hearts is a Comedy, Drama, War film.
Where was King of Hearts produced?
King of Hearts was produced in France, Italy.
What are the themes of King of Hearts?
The themes of King of Hearts include: The Horror of War and Humanity.