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King of Hearts (1966)

"De Broca's Crowning Touch!"

6.919661h 42mFR
ComedyDramaWar

Directed by Philippe de Broca

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

FR

Release

December 21, 1966

Director

Philippe de Broca

Official Trailer

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Overview

An ornithologist mistaken for an explosives expert is sent alone into a small French town during WWI to investigate a garbled report from the resistance about a bomb which the departing Germans have set to blow up a weapons cache.

Cast

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Charles Plumpick

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Coquelicot

Pierre Brasseur

Pierre Brasseur

General Géranium

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Monsieur Marcel

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Duke of Clover

Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi

Schottischer Colonel

Micheline Presle

Micheline Presle

Madame Eva aka Madame Eglantine

Philippe de Broca

Philippe de Broca

Adolf Hitler

Françoise Christophe

Françoise Christophe

Duchess

Julien Guiomar

Julien Guiomar

Monseigneur Marguerite

Pierre Palau

Pierre Palau

Alberic

Jacques Balutin

Jacques Balutin

Mac Fish

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into King of Hearts (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An ornithologist mistaken for an explosives expert is sent alone into a small French town during WWI to investigate a garbled report from the resistance about a bomb which the departing Germans have set to blow up a weapons cache.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of King of Hearts. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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