King of Hearts(1966)
Le Roi de cœur
De Broca's Crowning Touch!
King of Hearts Synopsis
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.
King of Hearts (1966) is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Philippe de Broca, released on December 21, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur and Michel Serrault. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers:
- Daniel Boulanger
- Producers:
- Michelle de Broca, Philippe de Broca
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Lhomme
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Fildebroc, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro
- Status:
- Released
King of Hearts (1966) Trailer
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King of Hearts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Bates
as Charles Plumpick
Geneviève Bujold
as Coquelicot
Pierre Brasseur
as General Géranium
Michel Serrault
as Monsieur Marcel
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Duke of Clover
Adolfo Celi
as Schottischer Colonel
Micheline Presle
as Madame Eva aka Madame Eglantine
Philippe de Broca
as Adolf Hitler
- Françoise Christophe
Françoise Christophe
as Duchess
Julien Guiomar
as Monseigneur Marguerite
Pierre Palau
as Alberic
Jacques Balutin
as Mac Fish
Key crew
Directed by Philippe de Broca, written by Daniel Boulanger, produced by Michelle de Broca and Philippe de Broca.
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King of Hearts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 86 ratings.
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King of Hearts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of Hearts online?
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King of Hearts (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King of Hearts?
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The main cast of King of Hearts (1966) includes Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Serrault and Jean-Claude Brialy. The film was directed by Philippe de Broca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of Hearts released?
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King of Hearts was released on December 21, 1966 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is King of Hearts worth watching?
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King of Hearts (1966) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King of Hearts?
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Yes. The official King of Hearts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.