'o Re
Originally released in 1989. 'o Re is a history/drama film. directed by Luigi Magni.
Starring Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, and Carlo Croccolo
Synopsis
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (36 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Giancarlo Giannini
as Francis II of the Two Sicilies
Ornella Muti
as Maria Sophie of Bavaria
Carlo Croccolo
as Rafele
Luc Merenda
as Don Josè Borges
Cristina Marsillach
as Luciana
Anna Maria Ackermann
as Maria Theresa of Austria
Corrado Pani
as General Coviello
Massimo Abbate
as Prince Louis, Count of Trani
Anna Kanakis
as Brigand Woman
Franco Pistoni
as Police Commissioner Macchi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Clemi Cinematografica
- Titanus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'o Re about?
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, M...
Who directed 'o Re?
'o Re was directed by Luigi Magni.
How long is 'o Re?
'o Re has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was 'o Re released?
'o Re was released on January 27, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 'o Re?
The main cast of 'o Re includes Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, Carlo Croccolo, Luc Merenda, Cristina Marsillach.