
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.
History
The Dumbfounded King
Rating
5.9/10
Release Date
1991-11-01
Runtime
106 minutes
Status
Released
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

Luis Barbero
Ferrán de Valdivieso

Emma Cohen
Duquesa Vda. del Maestrazgo
Production Companies
Ariane Films
Aiete Films