The King's Whore (1990)
A land ruled by the sword. A nation driven to war. A throne destroyed by passion.
1990 · 2h 18m · Romance, History, Drama
Genres: Romance, History, Drama
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.
Director: Axel Corti
Writers: Axel Corti, Frederic Raphael, Daniel Vigne
Music by: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: Gernot Roll
Editor: Bryan Oates, Joële Van Effenterre
Cast
Timothy Dalton as King Vittorio AmadeoValeria Golino as Jeanne de LuynesStéphane Freiss as Comte di VeruaRobin Renucci as Charles de LuynesMargaret Tyzack as La Comtesse douairièreEleanor David as La ReinePaul Crauchet as Le Duc de LuynesLeonardo Ruta as Le Prince VittorioFederico Pacifici as 1st CourtierFeodor Chaliapin Jr. as ScagliaAnna Bonaiuto as Contessa LonghiCaterina Vertova as Contessa BassaniMore like this
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