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.
| 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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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.
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King of Spain
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Eduardo Fajardo
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Antonio Pica
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