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Royal Flash (1975)

PG 102 min  -  Comedy  -   October 1975 (UK)
6.3
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Ne'er-do-well Harry Flashman is coerced by Otto von Bismark into impersonating a prince.

Director:

Richard Lester

Writers:

George MacDonald Fraser (novel), George MacDonald Fraser (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates and Florinda Bolkan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malcolm McDowell ...
Alan Bates ...
Rudi Von Sternberg
Florinda Bolkan ...
Oliver Reed ...
Tom Bell Tom Bell ...
De Gautet
Joss Ackland ...
Sapten
Christopher Cazenove ...
Eric Hansen
Henry Cooper Henry Cooper ...
John Gully MP
Lionel Jeffries ...
Kraftstein
Alastair Sim Alastair Sim ...
Mr. Greig
Michael Hordern Michael Hordern ...
Headmaster
Britt Ekland ...
Dutchess Irma
Richard Pearson Richard Pearson
Alan Howland Alan Howland
Bob Hoskins ...
Police Constable
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Storyline

Ne'er-do-well Harry Flashman is coerced by Otto von Bismark into impersonating a prince.

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Plot Keywords:

British Soldier | Royal Impersonator | 1800s | Beautiful Woman | 19th Century  | See more »

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The greatest swordsman of them all! See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El cobarde heroico See more »

Filming Locations:

Bedford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Two Roads Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Arthur Lowe was cast in this film but was replaced. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Harry Flashman: So, the last thing I have to tell you young fellows is this: play up and play the game, honor your queen and country, mind what your masters tell you, say your prayers each night, keep your minds and your bodies clean, take a cold bath each day, and you'll find you can always look the world in the eye like an English gentleman...
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Referenced in Superman III (1983) See more »