The King
Le Roi
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King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
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Stream The King online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed comedy movie originally produced in French and released in 1936, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The King
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing. Running 90 minutes.
The King Cast and Characters
The cast features Victor Francen (as Le roi Jean IV de Cerdagne), Elvira Popescu (as Thérèse Marnix), Gaby Morlay (as Marthe Bourdier), Raimu (as M. Bourdier), and Hélène Robert (as Suzette Bourdier). Their performances are a major reason The King has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The King NowWhy People Are Watching The King
There's a reason The King keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The King online for free?
You can watch The King online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is The King?
The King runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is The King good? What's the rating?
The King holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The King?
The main cast includes Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay, and Raimu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The King available in French?
Yes — The King was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The King released?
The King was released in 1936.
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What is The King about?
The King is a Comedy film. King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
When was The King released?
The King was released on October 29, 1936. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
Who stars in The King?
The King stars Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay and Raimu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The King available in HD?
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