Quick facts
- Released
- September 28, 1938
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0030265
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Cast
Ronald Colman
François Villon
Basil Rathbone
Louis XI
Frances Dee
Katherine de Vaucelles
Ellen Drew
Huguette
C. V. France
Father Villon
Henry Wilcoxon
Captain of the Watch
Heather Thatcher
The Queen
Stanley Ridges
Rene de Montigny
Bruce Lester
Noel de Jolys
Alma Lloyd
Colette
Walter Kingsford
Tristan l'Hermite
Sidney Toler
Robin Turgis
Colin Tapley
Jehan LeLoup
Ralph Forbes
Oliver le Dain
John Miljan
Thibaut d'Aussigny
William Haade
Guy Tabarie
Adrian Morris
Colin de Cayeulx
Montagu Love
General Dudon
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Frequently asked questions
- What is If I Were King about?
- King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.
- Who directed If I Were King?
- If I Were King was directed by Frank Lloyd.
- Who stars in If I Were King?
- If I Were King stars Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew.
- When was If I Were King released?
- If I Were King is a 1938 adventure, history film.
- Where can I watch If I Were King?
- You can watch If I Were King with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.