The Dumbfounded King
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
Director Imanol Uribe
Cast
Gabino Diego
Rey
Javier Gurruchaga
Valido
Emma Cohen
Duquesa Vda. del Maestrazgo
José María Tasso
Diego
José Luis Cuerda
Dominico
Eva Herrero
Damas Reina
Ramón Barea
Cura
Cris Huerta
Capuchino
Juan Diego
Villaescusa
Zoe Berriatúa
Monago
Christine Dejoux
Colette
Luis Barbero
Ferrán de Valdivieso
Carme Elias
Abadesa
Pepe Soriano
Rivadesella
María Barranco
Lucrecia
Laura del Sol
Marfisa
Alejandra Grepi
Doña Bárbara
Enrique San Francisco
Mendigo
Joaquim de Almeida
Almeida
Anne Roussel
Reina
Joan Potau
Secundino Mirambel
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Gran Inquisidor
Eusebio Poncela
Conde La Peña Andrade
Eulalia Ramón
Paca Távora
Mario Martín
Archivero Mayor