The Dumbfounded King
1991, Spanish. Directed by Imanol Uribe.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Imanol UribeDirector
- María BarrancoLucrecia
- Joaquim de AlmeidaAlmeida
- Laura del SolMarfisa
- Gabino DiegoRey
- Juan DiegoVillaescusa
- Fernando Fernán GómezGran Inquisidor
- Eusebio PoncelaConde La Peña Andrade
- Alejandra GrepiDoña Bárbara
- Javier GurruchagaValido
- Anne RousselReina
- Luis BarberoFerrán de Valdivieso
- Emma CohenDuquesa Vda. del Maestrazgo
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1991
- Original title
- El rey pasmado
- Country
- France, Portugal, Spain
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What The Dumbfounded King is based on
The Dumbfounded King is based on The King Amaz'd (1989) by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester.
1989
The King Amaz'd
By Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
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How long is The Dumbfounded King?
The Dumbfounded King runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Dumbfounded King have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Dumbfounded King on?
The Dumbfounded King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1991. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dumbfounded King?
If you liked The Dumbfounded King, try Mayerling, David and Bathsheba, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed The Dumbfounded King?
The Dumbfounded King (1991) was directed by Imanol Uribe and stars María Barranco, Joaquim de Almeida, Laura del Sol.
What is The Dumbfounded King based on?
The Dumbfounded King is based on The King Amaz'd (1989) by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester.