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King of Hearts
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Le Général Géranium
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Le Duc de Trèfle
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Le Colonel Alexander MacBibenbrook
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La Duchesse
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Monseigneur Marguerite
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Madame Eva alias Madame Eglantine
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Monsieur Marcel
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Le soldat Charles Plumpick alias le roi de coeur
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Mac Fish
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Pier Paolo Capponi | ... |
Un officier anglais
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Madeleine Clervanne | ... |
Brunehaut
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Le Lieutenant Hamburger
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During the latter part of World War I, Private Charles Plumpick is chosen to go into the French town of Marville and disconnect a bomb that the German army has planted. However, Charles is chased by some Germans and finds himself holed up at the local insane asylum, where the inmates are convinced that he is the "King of Hearts." Feeling obligated to help the inmates, Charles attempts to lead them out of town, but they are afraid to leave and frolic about the streets in gay costumes. Will Charles be able to deactivate the bomb in time and save his newfound friends? Written by Rick Gregory <rag.apa@email.apa.org>
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Release Date:
19 June 1967 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
King of Hearts See more »Filming Locations:
Senlis, Oise, FranceCompany Credits
Production Co:
Fildebroc, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro See more »
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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As I was reading through the comments here for "King of Hearts" I noticed two different schools of thought on the film. Many, like myself, have fond memories of seeing this film in the 60s and 70s and were delighted by it. The other comments come from younger viewers who see this film as being "dated" and not that funny, yet worthwhile viewing. At first I was a little miffed at this generations comments about a gem of my generation, until it dawned on me that they were somewhat correct. The film is a bit dated because they just do not make films like this anymore. It was never meant to be knee slapping funny. The humor was a non-intrusive "gentle" humor that seems to be a foreign concept in this day and age. Another reason many younger viewers do not "get" this film is because one of the themes here is non-conformity. This was a crucial concern of those growing up in the 60s. We wanted our individuality to show and not be just a number. Society has did a 180 since then. Today people are more concerned with fitting in than standing out. So yes, this film possibly is a bit dated. It is a bit of movie magic from a far simpler time and I have a feeling that there are a lot of people under 30 who would not see this as dated at all. King of Hearts is one of a small handful of films that celebrates the simple magic of being alive. Come and experience it.