Ubu Roi (1965)
Based on Alfredy Jarrry's 1896 play about a greedy, overweight, selfish dude named Pere Ubu. The story follows Ubu on his journey to overthrow the current ruler and become King of Poland. Along the way he betrays many of his followers, taxes the civilians to an unreasonable degree and eventually slaughters everyone. Along his side, is the equally crude but somehow more likable Mere Ubu, who's like a foul mouthed Lady Macbeth.
Director: Jean-Christophe Averty
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 20, 1965
Cast
- Jean Bouise - Father Ubu
- Rosy Varte - Mother Ubu
- Hubert Deschamps - Captain Bordure
- Henri Virlogeux - King Venceslas
- Micha Bayard - Queen Rosemonde
- Johnny Monteilhet - Boleslas
- David Gafsou - Ladislas
- Didier Haudepin - Bougrelas
- Armand Meffre - General Lascy
- Bernard Musson - Stanislas Leczinski
Screenplay
Production: ORTF
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Christophe Averty
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ubu Roi about?
- Based on Alfredy Jarrry's 1896 play about a greedy, overweight, selfish dude named Pere Ubu. The story follows Ubu on his journey to overthrow the current ruler and become King of Poland. Along the way he betrays many of his followers, taxes the civilians to an unreasonable degree and eventually slaughters everyone. Along his side, is the equally crude but somehow more likable Mere Ubu, who's like a foul mouthed Lady Macbeth.
- Who directed Ubu Roi?
- Ubu Roi was directed by Jean-Christophe Averty.
- Who stars in Ubu Roi?
- Ubu Roi stars Jean Bouise, Rosy Varte, Hubert Deschamps, Henri Virlogeux, Micha Bayard, Johnny Monteilhet.
- How long is Ubu Roi?
- Ubu Roi has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Ubu Roi?
- Ubu Roi is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Ubu Roi produced?
- Ubu Roi was produced in France.