Movie Description
King, Queen, Knave
(1972)Overview
Based on a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, this English-language satirical drama details the experiences of Frank (John Moulder Brown), a young orphan who finds himself deep in the romantic clutches of his uncle's sensual wife. After Frank's parents die, he goes to live with his aunt Martha (Gina Lollabrigida) and uncle Charles (David Niven). Sexy Martha entices Frank into her embrace then wants him to kill her husband so that they can live off of his money. Frank wouldn't mind so much, but he really likes his uncle.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jerzy Skolimowski
- Producer : Lutz Hengst,David L. Wolper
- Writer : Vladimir Nabokov
- Editor : Melvin Shapiro
- Cast : John Moulder-Brown,David Niven,Gina Lollobrigida,Mario Adorf,Barbara Valentin,Elma Karlowa,Mogens von Gadow,Jerzy Skolimowski,Carl Duering,Sonia Hofmann,Erica Beer,Felicitas Peters,Christopher Sandford,Christine Schuberth
Cast
Frank
Charles Dreyer
Martha Dreyer
Prof. Ritter
Optiker
Hanna
Piffke
Enricht
Sonia
Frieda
Ida
Hofmann
Isolda
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Facts
Original TitleKing, Queen, Knave
Status Released
Release Information
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1972-06-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 44m
Production CompaniesWolper Productions,Bavaria Film,Maran Film
Genres
- Comedy
- Mystery
