Italy / Sep 06, 1984 / Venice Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
King's Dagobert I intestinal and sexual problems loom large as he survives an attack on his royal caravan then barely makes it to Rome to personally give thanks to the Pope. After he arrives at the Vatican, he becomes involved in the battle between two contenders for the papacy and has to face the machinations of a ruthless Byzantine princess.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Karlsen | Corbus |
| Romano Puppo | Argobal |
| Geretta Geretta | La Snake Charmer (uncredited) |
| Gea Martire | Philliria |
| Claudia Cavalcanti | Fredegonde |
| Ippolita Santarelli | |
| Angelo Susani | |
| Antonio Vezza | |
| Geretta Geretta |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Bon Roi Dagobert |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Archimede International, Gaumont, France•3, Stand'art, Filmédis, Opera Film Produzione |
| Release date | 22 agosto 1984 |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Rassam, Renzo Rossellini, Georges Dybman, Manolo Bolognini, Claude Baks |
| Writer | Gérard Brach, Agenore Incrocci, Dino Risi |
| Editing | Alberto Gallitti |
| Cinematography | Armando Nannuzzi, Benoît Eon, Daniele Nannuzzi |
| Assistant directors | Claudio Risi, Alberto Acciarito, Antonio De Feo, Jean-Louis Piel, Dino Risi |
| Camera operators | Daniele Nannuzzi, Armando Nannuzzi, Benoît Eon |
| Additional photography | Armando Nannuzzi, Benoît Eon, Daniele Nannuzzi |
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| Production design | Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo |
| Art direction | Francesca Lo Schiavo, Dante Ferretti |
| Set decoration | Francesca Lo Schiavo, Dante Ferretti |
| Music | Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis |
| Sound | Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis |
| Costume design | Raffaella Leone, Gabriella Pescucci |
| Makeup | Raffaella Leone, Gabriella Pescucci |
| Hairstyling | Raffaella Leone, Gabriella Pescucci |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
France / Aug 22, 1984 / U
Italy / Oct 25, 1984
United States / Nov 11, 1984
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