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A King Without Distraction

1963 · 85 min Drama Crime
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

A policeman and a serial killer play cat and mouse in an isolated mountain village in Nineteenth century France. The second film directed by the man who played the admirable lead role in Robert Bresson's A Man Escaped is a stylized and intense adaptation of a novel by Jean Giono. This police investigation in a 19th century village combines visual beauty with the rigor of the mise-en-scène—the vertigo of the criminal motivations indivisible from the refined graphics of the images.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Un roi sans divertissement
Year 1963
Country France
Genre Drama, Crime
Director François Leterrier
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (6 votes)

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A King Without Distraction is a very strong film rated 7.8/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1963. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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