Film
If I Were King
1938· NR· 1h 41m· Adventure· History
“His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play”
King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.
1938-09-28
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorFrank Lloyd
ScreenplayPreston Sturges
ProducerFrank Lloyd
Director of PhotographyTheodor Sparkuhl
Original Music ComposerRichard Hageman
EditorHugh Bennett
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 30 crew)
Details
Released1938-09-28
Runtime1h 41m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosParamount Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.1/10 · 14 votes
Original languageen
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