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Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...

1955 · 107 min Family Comedy Fantasy
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

A selfish self-centered widowed ruler, barely tolerated by his subjects and called appropriately enough, 'King Myself, First' asks his three daughters to name the measure of their love for him. When one of them says, "more than salt", he banishes her from the kingdom. Not understanding what she meant the King assumes love can only be measured by precious metals or one's own talent, the 'correct' answers from his other two daughters. The arrogance of the King leads him to gather all the salt in the kingdom and destroy it. Of course, this backfires as he slowly learns the universal value of the substance, and of course, the essence of his daughter's reply. With the help of the wise and magical old 'herb woman', the King also learns what it means to be a true and wise ruler.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Byl jednou jeden král...
Year 1955
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Director Bořivoj Zeman
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (32 votes)

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Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. 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 1955. 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.

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