Good King Dagobert

Good King Dagobert

Directed by Dino Risi

Produced by Archimede International, Gaumont

1984112 min4.2 / 10

A bawdy medieval comedy that mines absurdist humor from a king's bodily indignities and religious intrigue at the Vatican.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Good King Dagobert sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Good King Dagobert scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Good King Dagobert violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Good King Dagobert end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Good King Dagobert easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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19/ 100

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity82

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Surprise4

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Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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