The King's Trial
Originally released in 1990. The King's Trial is a drama film. directed by João Mário Grilo.
Starring Carlos Daniel, Aurelle Doazan, and Antonino Solmer
Synopsis
At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D. Afonso VI, son of the fortunate D. João de Bragança, was in possession of the throne and was an insane imbecile. His wife, daughter of the Duke of Nemours and cousin of Louis XIV, dared hatch a plot to oust her husband from the throne. The king's stupidity justified the queen's bravado. Despite being master of unusual strength and having slept with his wife for a long time, she accused him of being impotent. Marie Françoise had acquired through artfulness what Afonso had lost in anger in the kingdom. She had him imprisoned ( November 1667 ) and quickly obtained a papal bull from Rome to confirm her virginity and bless her marriage to her brother-in-law Pedro. Portugal's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Carlos Daniel
as D. Afonso VI
Aurelle Doazan
as D. Maria Francisca de Saboia
Antonino Solmer
as D. Pedro, Infante de Portugal
Nuno Carinhas
as Marquis of Sande
Manuela Cassola
as Nun in Convent
Ruy de Carvalho
as Doctor Martim dos Reis
Suzana Borges
as Joana de Almeida
João Mário Grilo
as Escrivão
Isabel Alves de Carvalho
as Josefa de Óbidos
Paulo Filipe
as Duque de Cadaval
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Madragoa Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King's Trial about?
At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D. Afonso VI, son of the fortunate D. João de Bragança, was in possession of the throne and was an insane imbecile. His w...
Who directed The King's Trial?
The King's Trial was directed by João Mário Grilo.
How long is The King's Trial?
The King's Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The King's Trial released?
The King's Trial was released on January 19, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King's Trial?
The main cast of The King's Trial includes Carlos Daniel, Aurelle Doazan, Antonino Solmer, Nuno Carinhas, Manuela Cassola.