Check on the King
Jeanne De Pincret refuses to marry Viscount Haussy De Villefort, having discovered his frivolity. After a duel against the Duke De Montgobert, whom Louis XIV recommended to Jeanne, the king forced De Villefort to marry Jeanne, then sent her to war. Separated from her husband, Jeanne discovers that she loves him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Échec au roy |
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jean-Paul Paulin |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
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Check on the King is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1945. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Odette Joyeux
Jeannette de Pincret
Lucien Baroux
Le jardinier La Verdure
Georges Marchal
Le vicomte Pierre d'Haussy de Villefort
Gabrielle Dorziat
Madame de Maintenon
Maurice Escande
Le roi Louis XIV
Jacques Varennes
Le duc de Montgobert
Jacqueline Ferrière
Mademoiselle d'Aumale
Madeleine Rousset
La comédienne Adrienne Lecouvreur
Sylvie Noëlle
Anne de Salbris
Marfa d'Hervilly
Une dame de Saint-Cyr
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