King, Queen, Knave(1972)
King, Queen, Knave Synopsis
Based on a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, this English-language satirical drama details the experiences of Frank (John Moulder Brown), a young orphan who finds himself deep in the romantic clutches of his uncle's sensual wife. After Frank's parents die, he goes to live with his aunt Martha (Gina Lollabrigida) and uncle Charles (David Niven). Sexy Martha entices Frank into her embrace then wants him to kill her husband so that they can live off of his money. Frank wouldn't mind so much, but he really likes his uncle.
King, Queen, Knave (1972) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, released on June 6, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Moulder-Brown, David Niven, Gina Lollobrigida and Mario Adorf. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writers:
- Vladimir Nabokov, David Shaw, David Seltzer
- Producers:
- Lutz Hengst, David L. Wolper
- Production:
- Wolper Productions, Bavaria Film, Maran Film
- Status:
- Released
King, Queen, Knave Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Moulder-Brown
as Frank
David Niven
as Charles Dreyer
Gina Lollobrigida
as Martha Dreyer
Mario Adorf
as Prof. Ritter
Barbara Valentin
as Optiker
Elma Karlowa
as Hanna
Mogens von Gadow
as Piffke
Jerzy Skolimowski
Carl Duering
as Enricht
- Sonia Hofmann
Sonia Hofmann
as Sonia
Erica Beer
as Frieda
- Felicitas Peters
Felicitas Peters
as Ida
Key crew
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, written by Vladimir Nabokov, David Shaw and David Seltzer, produced by Lutz Hengst and David L. Wolper.
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King, Queen, Knave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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King, Queen, Knave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King, Queen, Knave online?
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Who stars in King, Queen, Knave?
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The main cast of King, Queen, Knave (1972) includes John Moulder-Brown, David Niven, Gina Lollobrigida, Mario Adorf and Barbara Valentin. The film was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King, Queen, Knave released?
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King, Queen, Knave was released on June 6, 1972 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is King, Queen, Knave worth watching?
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King, Queen, Knave (1972) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.