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King Ralph
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User Rating:
4.8/10   6,509 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Emlyn Williams (novel)
David S. Ward (screenplay)
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Release Date:
15 February 1991 (USA) more
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Tagline:
A comedy of majestic proportions more
Plot:
As the only relative to take over the Royal throne, a down on his luck American slob must learn the ways of the English. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
Predictable but Hilarious more (33 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Goodman ... Ralph Hampton Gainesworth Jones

Peter O'Toole ... Sir Cedric Charles Willingham

John Hurt ... Lord Percival Graves
Camille Coduri ... Miranda Green
Richard Griffiths ... Duncan Phipps
Leslie Phillips ... Gordon Halliwell
James Villiers ... Prime Minister Jeffrey Hale

Joely Richardson ... Princess Anna
Niall O'Brien ... Tommy McGuire
Julian Glover ... King Gustav
Judy Parfitt ... Queen Katherine
Ed Stobart ... Dysentery
Gedren Heller ... Punk Girl
Rudolph Walker ... King Mulambon
Michael Johnson ... Hamilton
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Runtime:
97 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The real royal family name, Windsor, was changed to the fictional name Windham for the movie. Un-synched lip movements in a few parts (most notably the abdication scene) seem to suggest the change was made after the film was shot. more
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Factual errors: In the film, the king of Finland is shown visiting Great Britain. From 1249-1809, Finland was a part of the Kingdom of Sweden, then became a Duchy when Russia won the Finnish War. Finland declared her independence in 1917, and adopted a republican constitution in 1919. more
Quotes:
Sir Cedric Willingham: We'll put the velour industry on full standby. more
Movie Connections:
References "The Honeymooners" (1955) more
Soundtrack:
Be-Bop A-Lula more

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9 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
Predictable but Hilarious, 13 June 2004
9/10
Author: yosef88 (yosef88@hotmail.com) from El Paso, TX, USA

I confess that "King Ralph" is one of my favorite movies. Yes, the basic plot concept of the film has been done in MANY stories, both written and filmed, but the superb acting coupled with the not-so-subtle jabs at British Royalty push the plot right over the top. Never mind that John Goodman is brilliant (as usual), but the well-done and loosely-serious role of Peter O'Toole adds a much needed anchor to Mr. Goodman's highly-anticipated antics. The filming locations of the film as well provide a truly beautiful backdrop to the production, steeped strongly in tradition and British heritage. Two thumbs up for this light-hearted comedy that dares to poke at some of the more serious issues of royal responsibility and pressure.

Highly recommended for fun entertainment, I give "King Ralph" a 9 out of 10.

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