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Falling Star
Falling Star

Falling Star

When Amadeo of Savoy wanted to modernize Spain

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During a brief rule towards the end of the 19th century, the Italian duke Amadeo of Savoy occupied the Spanish throne. However, confined to the safety of life within the palace walls, the lonely, frustrated king and his servants succumb to playful adventures focused more on pleasure than his duties.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

111 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

26 January 2014

Country

Spain

Cast

Àlex Brendemühl

Àlex Brendemühl

Amadeo of Savoy

Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas

Eloïsa, the cook

Lorenzo Balducci

Lorenzo Balducci

Alfredo, assistant to the King

Bárbara Lennie

Bárbara Lennie

Queen María Victòria

Francesc Garrido

Francesc Garrido

Minister Serrano

Àlex Batllori

Àlex Batllori

Young servant

Gonzalo Cunill

Gonzalo Cunill

Minister Zorrilla

Francesc Orella

Francesc Orella

The Bishop

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