The Dumbfounded King (1991)
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
Director: Imanol Uribe
Genre: History
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: November 1, 1991
Cast
- María Barranco - Lucrecia
- Joaquim de Almeida - Almeida
- Laura del Sol - Marfisa
- Gabino Diego - Rey
- Juan Diego - Villaescusa
- Fernando Fernán Gómez - Gran Inquisidor
- Eusebio Poncela - Conde La Peña Andrade
- Alejandra Grepi - Doña Bárbara
- Javier Gurruchaga - Valido
- Anne Roussel - Reina
Production: Ariane Films, Aiete Films
Country: France, Portugal, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Imanol Uribe
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dumbfounded King about?
- Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
- Who directed The Dumbfounded King?
- The Dumbfounded King was directed by Imanol Uribe.
- Who stars in The Dumbfounded King?
- The Dumbfounded King stars María Barranco, Joaquim de Almeida, Laura del Sol, Gabino Diego, Juan Diego, Fernando Fernán Gómez.
- How long is The Dumbfounded King?
- The Dumbfounded King has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Dumbfounded King?
- The Dumbfounded King is a History film.
- Where was The Dumbfounded King produced?
- The Dumbfounded King was produced in France, Portugal, Spain.