A King in New York(1957)
The King of Comedians!
A King in New York Synopsis
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
A King in New York (1957) is a comedy and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on September 12, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde and Oliver Johnston. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 242 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Périnal
- Composer:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions, Attica Film Company
- Status:
- Released
A King in New York (1957) Trailer
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A King in New York Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as King Shahdov
Maxine Audley
as Queen Irene
Jerry Desmonde
as Prime Minister Voudel
Oliver Johnston
as Ambassador Jaume
Dawn Addams
as Ann Kay - TV Specialist
Sidney James
as Johnson - TV Advertiser
Joan Ingram
as Mona Cromwell - Hostess
Michael Chaplin
as Rupert Macabee
John McLaren
as Macabee Senior
Phil Brown
as Headmaster
Harry Green
as Lawyer
Robert Arden
as Liftboy
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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A King in New York Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 242 ratings.
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A King in New York – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A King in New York online?
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A King in New York (1957) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A King in New York?
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The main cast of A King in New York (1957) includes Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston and Dawn Addams. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A King in New York released?
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A King in New York was released on September 12, 1957 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is A King in New York worth watching?
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A King in New York (1957) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 242 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A King in New York?
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