The good king
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The good king |
| Original title | Good King Wenceslas |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1994 |
| length | 94 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Michael Tuchner |
| script | James Andrew Hall |
| production |
Adam Clapham , Michael Deakin |
| music | Charles Gross |
| camera | Ronnie Taylor |
| cut | Chris Blunden |
| occupation | |
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The good king (alternative title: King Wenceslas ; original title: Good King Wenceslas ) is an American drama from 1994 . Directed by Michael Tuchner , the screenplay was written by James Andrew Hall .
action
The action takes place in Bohemia in the early Middle Ages . Prince Wenceslas is impressed by the teachings of his Christian grandmother. He is considered good-natured and interested in the fate of the population. His stepmother wants to have him killed so that her biological son, Wenceslas' stepbrother, can take over the crown. The support of the subjects helps Wenceslas to survive the danger.
Reviews
Film-Dienst wrote that The Good King was a “fairytale costume film about the patron saint of Bohemia” .
Cinema magazine wrote that the film was "boring" .
Awards
Jonathan Brandis was nominated for the Young Artist Award in 1995 .
backgrounds
The film was shot in the Czech Republic and England . The premiere in the United States took place on November 26, 1994. It was the last film by Oscar winner Joan Fontaine, who subsequently retired from the acting business.
Web links
- The good king in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Good King in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed September 24, 2008
- ↑ Cinema , accessed September 24, 2008
- ^ Filming locations for Good King Wenceslas , accessed September 24, 2008
- ↑ Release dates for Good King Wenceslas , accessed September 24, 2008