The King's Whore
A land ruled by the sword. A nation driven to war. A throne destroyed by passion.
1990 · 2h 18m · R
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Axel Corti
Overview
Set in the 17th-century, an Italian nobleman weds an impoverished countess, who is wooed by the King of Piedmont and faces pressure from his entire court to succumb to his wishes.
Director and cast
- Axel Corti Director
- Timothy Dalton as King Vittorio Amadeo
- Valeria Golino as Jeanne de Luynes
- Stéphane Freiss as Comte di Verua
- Robin Renucci as Charles de Luynes
- Margaret Tyzack as La Comtesse douairière
- Eleanor David as La Reine
- Paul Crauchet as Le Duc de Luynes
- Leonardo Ruta as Le Prince Vittorio
- Federico Pacifici as 1st Courtier
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. as Scaglia
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