The King's Trial (1990) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The King's Trial (1990) — At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D.
The King's Trial (1990) Storyline
At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D. Afonso VI, son of the fortunate D. João de Bragança, was in possession of the throne and was an insane imbecile. His wife, daughter of the Duke of Nemours and cousin of Louis XIV, dared hatch a plot to oust her husband from the throne. The king's stupidity justified the queen's bravado. Despite being master of unusual strength and having slept with his wife for a long time, she accused him of being impotent. Marie Françoise had acquired through artfulness what Afonso had lost in anger in the kingdom. She had him imprisoned ( November 1667 ) and quickly obtained a papal bull from Rome to confirm her virginity and bless her marriage to her brother-in-law Pedro. Portugal's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
Full Cast & Crew
- Carlos Daniel as D. Afonso VI
- Aurelle Doazan as D. Maria Francisca de Saboia
- Antonino Solmer as D. Pedro, Infante de Portugal
- Nuno Carinhas as Marquis of Sande
- Manuela Cassola as Nun in Convent
- Ruy de Carvalho as Doctor Martim dos Reis
- Suzana Borges as Joana de Almeida
- João Mário Grilo as Escrivão
- Isabel Alves de Carvalho as Josefa de Óbidos
- Paulo Filipe as Duque de Cadaval
- Carlos Martins Medeiros as Count of Castelo-Melhor
- Gérard Hardy as Preyssac, Enviado de Luis XIV
- Muriel Brenner as Ninon
- Filipe Ferrer as Father Antonio Vieira
- Jean Lafront as Father Ville, Queen's Confidant
Why Watch The King's Trial?
The Vibe: The King's Trial is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1990. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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