The Court of the Pharaoh
Originally released in 1985. The Court of the Pharaoh is a comedy/music film. directed by José Luis García Sánchez.
Starring Ana Belén, Antonio Banderas, and Fernando Fernán Gómez
Synopsis
In the early Spanish Civil Post-war, in Madrid, during the most hard times of the Franco dictatorship, a group of second-rate players try to get out of their wretched lives taking advantage of the artistic caprices of the son of a rich man who supports the regime. They try to stage a Pre-war 'zarzuela' (a sort of Spanish operetta), 'La Corte Del Faraón', which ironically, thirty years later, is too obscene for the regime censorship. They finally manage to perform the 'zarzuela' but end up in the police station where they confirm that justice depends on which side are you on
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ana Belén
as Mari Pili / Lota
Antonio Banderas
as Fray José / José en un momento posterior
Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Roque
Juan Diego
as Roberto
Guillermo Montesinos
as Antonio / José al principio
José Luis López Vázquez
as Comisario
Josema Yuste
as Tarsicio / Putifar
Quique Camoiras
as Corcuera/Rey
Agustín González
as Padre Calleja
Luis Ciges
as Huete
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Lince Films S.A.
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Court of the Pharaoh about?
In the early Spanish Civil Post-war, in Madrid, during the most hard times of the Franco dictatorship, a group of second-rate players try to get out of their wretched lives taking advantage of the ...
Who directed The Court of the Pharaoh?
The Court of the Pharaoh was directed by José Luis García Sánchez.
How long is The Court of the Pharaoh?
The Court of the Pharaoh has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Court of the Pharaoh released?
The Court of the Pharaoh was released on September 26, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Court of the Pharaoh?
The main cast of The Court of the Pharaoh includes Ana Belén, Antonio Banderas, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Juan Diego, Guillermo Montesinos.