The Dumbfounded King
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.
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The Dumbfounded King
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 1991
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
History
User Score
59%
Original Title
El rey pasmado
Production Companies
Ariane Films, Aiete Films
Director
Imanol Uribe
Description
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.