The King's Whore (1990)
Original title: La Putain du roi
The King's Whore is a 1990 French-language romance movie directed by Axel Corti, with a running time of 2h 18m. It stars Timothy Dalton, Valeria Golino and Stéphane Freiss.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The King's Whore released?
The King's Whore was released on 14 November 1990.
How long is The King's Whore?
The King's Whore runs 2h 18m.
Who made The King's Whore?
The King's Whore was directed by Axel Corti.
Cast
- Timothy Dalton as King Vittorio Amadeo
- Valeria Golino as Jeanne de Luynes
- Stéphane Freiss as Comte di Verua
- Robin Renucci as Charles de Luynes
- Margaret Tyzack as La Comtesse douairière
- Eleanor David as La Reine
- Paul Crauchet as Le Duc de Luynes
- Leonardo Ruta as Le Prince Vittorio
- Federico Pacifici as 1st Courtier
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. as Scaglia
- Anna Bonaiuto as Contessa Longhi
- Caterina Vertova as Contessa Bassani