The Dumbfounded King

1h 46min

History

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.

Production Companies

Ariane Films

Aiete Films

Cast

Juan Diego

Juan Diego

Villaescusa
Eusebio Poncela

Eusebio Poncela

Conde La Peña Andrade
Alejandra Grepi

Alejandra Grepi

Doña Bárbara
Luis Barbero

Luis Barbero

Ferrán de Valdivieso
Emma Cohen

Emma Cohen

Duquesa Vda. del Maestrazgo
Eulalia Ramón

Eulalia Ramón

Paca Távora
Pepe Soriano

Pepe Soriano

Rivadesella
Álex Angulo

Álex Angulo

Hombre 1
Jorge Bosso

Jorge Bosso

Caballero
Joan Potau

Joan Potau

Secundino Mirambel
Mario Martín

Mario Martín

Archivero Mayor
Cristina Soldevilla

Cristina Soldevilla

Hermana Tornera
Cris Huerta

Cris Huerta

Capuchino
Paco Catalá

Paco Catalá

Criado Conde
Sara Bilbatúa

Sara Bilbatúa

Damas Reina
Alicia Campos

Alicia Campos

Damas Reina
Concha Cortés

Concha Cortés

Damas Reina
Eva Herrero

Eva Herrero

Damas Reina
Marina Andina

Marina Andina

Damas Reina

Release date

1st Nov 1991

Status

Released

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