The King's Whore (1990)
A land ruled by the sword. A nation driven to war. A throne destroyed by passion.
Set in the 17th-century, an Italian nobleman weds an impoverished countess, who is wooed by the King of Piedmont and faces pressure from his entire court to succumb to his wishes.
Director: Axel Corti
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: November 14, 1990
Cast
- Timothy Dalton - King Vittorio Amadeo
- Valeria Golino - Jeanne de Luynes
- Stéphane Freiss - Comte di Verua
- Robin Renucci - Charles de Luynes
- Margaret Tyzack - La Comtesse douairière
- Eleanor David - La Reine
- Paul Crauchet - Le Duc de Luynes
- Leonardo Ruta - Le Prince Vittorio
- Federico Pacifici - 1st Courtier
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. - Scaglia
Screenplay
- Frederic Raphael (Screenplay)
- Daniel Vigne (Screenplay)
- Axel Corti (Screenplay)
Music: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: Gernot Roll
Editing: Bryan Oates, Joële Van Effenterre
Production: Cinema & Cinem, AFC
Country: France, Italy
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King's Whore about?
- Set in the 17th-century, an Italian nobleman weds an impoverished countess, who is wooed by the King of Piedmont and faces pressure from his entire court to succumb to his wishes.
- Who directed The King's Whore?
- The King's Whore was directed by Axel Corti.
- Who stars in The King's Whore?
- The King's Whore stars Timothy Dalton, Valeria Golino, Stéphane Freiss, Robin Renucci, Margaret Tyzack, Eleanor David.
- How long is The King's Whore?
- The King's Whore has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is The King's Whore?
- The King's Whore is a Romance, History, Drama film.
- Where was The King's Whore produced?
- The King's Whore was produced in France, Italy.