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Delusions of Grandeur

1971 · 108 min Comedy History
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a monastery.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title La Folie des grandeurs
Year 1971
Country France, Spain, Italy
Genre Comedy, History
Director Gérard Oury
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (731 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Gérard Oury

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Don Salluste de Bazan

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Blaze, Don Sallust's valet

Alice Sapritch

Alice Sapritch

Dona Juana, first lady of the queen

Karin Schubert

Karin Schubert

Queen of Spain

Alberto de Mendoza

Alberto de Mendoza

King of Spain

Jaime de Mora y Aragón

Jaime de Mora y Aragón

Marquis of Priego

Eduardo Fajardo

Eduardo Fajardo

Cortega

Antonio Pica

Antonio Pica

Duke of Los Montes

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Joaquín Solís

Duke of Sandoval

Venantino Venantini

Venantino Venantini

Marquis del Basto

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