Good King Dagobert

Genres

Comedy

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King's Dagobert I intestinal and sexual problems loom large as he survives an attack on his royal caravan then barely makes it to Rome to personally give thanks to the Pope. After he arrives at the Vatican, he becomes involved in the battle between two contenders for the papacy and has to face the machinations of a ruthless Byzantine princess.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

112 mins

Rating

4.1/10

Release Date

22 August 1984

Country

France

Cast

Coluche

Dagobert 1er

Michel Serrault

Otarius

Ugo Tognazzi

La pape Honorius et son sosie

Carole Bouquet

Héméré

Isabella Ferrari

Chrodilde

Michael Lonsdale

Saint Eloi

Sabrina Siani

Berthilde

John Karlsen

Corbus

Romano Puppo

Argobal

Geretta Geretta

La Snake Charmer (uncredited)

Gea Martire

Philliria

Claudia Cavalcanti

Fredegonde

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