There Was Once a King...

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1955

1h 47m

Comedy

Fantasy

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A self-centered king challenges his three daughters to measure their love for him.

Jana M

@RT29465884 Mar 19, 2024

Though it might not be as grand and impressive as "The Emperor and the golem", this one is another classic with Jan Werich. Based on the fairy tale "Salt over gold", it's a cute little humorous tale. The best part is the comedic duo of the king and his advisor.

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Borivoj Zeman

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Jan Werich

King Ja I

Vlasta Burian

Councellor Atakdale

Irena Kacírková

Princess Drahomira

Stella Májová

Princess Zpevanka

Milena Dvorská

Princess Maruska

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A self-centered king challenges his three daughters to measure their love for him.

Director: Borivoj Zeman
Screenwriter: Jirí Brdecka, Oldrich Kautský, Jan Werich, Borivoj Zeman
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: Czech
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2019
Runtime: 1h 47m

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