Good King Dagobert
Originally released in 1963. Good King Dagobert is a comedy film. directed by Pierre Chevalier.
Starring Fernandel, Gino Cervi, and Darío Moreno
Synopsis
Mr. Pelletan's rascal son Bébert son got another F for playing in class. His punishment is an essay on the Merovingian king Dagobert. All they know is he had eight wives and reunited Francia. The ignorant knave's irreverent imagination turns that into a harem and a ludicrous war without armies, loaded with anachronisms, in a race against rival king Charibert for the crown of Reims. The king's right hand, archbishop Eloi, the later patrons saint of carpentry, is portrayed as an inventor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as M. Pelletan / Le roi Dagobert
Gino Cervi
as Saint Éloi
Darío Moreno
as Charibert
Marthe Mercadier
as Mme Pelletan / Gomatrude
Jean Tissier
as Le grand connétable
Michel Galabru
as Pépin
Pierre Doris
as Césaric la Crapule
Georges Lycan
as L'espion de grande taille
Henri Virlogeux
as L'instituteur
Max Amyl
as Le père supérieur
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good King Dagobert about?
Mr. Pelletan's rascal son Bébert son got another F for playing in class. His punishment is an essay on the Merovingian king Dagobert. All they know is he had eight wives and reunited Francia. The ...
Who directed Good King Dagobert?
Good King Dagobert was directed by Pierre Chevalier.
How long is Good King Dagobert?
Good King Dagobert has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Good King Dagobert released?
Good King Dagobert was released on November 20, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good King Dagobert?
The main cast of Good King Dagobert includes Fernandel, Gino Cervi, Darío Moreno, Marthe Mercadier, Jean Tissier.