’o Re (1989): Cast
’o Re is a 1989 historical drama directed by Luigi Magni, starring Giancarlo Giannini as re Francesco II di Borbone, Ornella Muti and Carlo Croccolo. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Luigi Magni
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Clemi Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is ’o Re About?
The premise of ’o Re without spoilers.
In 1860, the overthrow of King Francesco of the Two Sicilies drives him and his wife, Queen Maria Sofia, into a modest exile in Rome. This seriocomic drama follows their adjustment: the resigned king spends his days lobbying the Vatican to canonise his beloved mother, while his queen, disguised in men’s clothing, travels Italy stirring rebellion and frantic‑ly seeking an heir.
’o Re Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- king
- italian unification
- italy
- 1860s
- woman in man's clothes
- vow
- theatrical troupe
- surrender
- servant
- seduction
- pregnancy threat
- older man younger woman relationship
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- naples italy
- mother son relationship
- king francesco of bourbon
- male female relationship
- murder of a king
- garibaldi
- eccentricity
- cross dressing
- catholic
- canonization
- bourbon
- assassination threat
- italian history
- war for independence
- rome italy
- birth of a nation
’o Re Cast & Characters
Giancarlo Giannini leads the cast as re Francesco II di Borbone, with Ornella Muti as regina Maria Sofia and Carlo Croccolo as Rafele. Directed by Luigi Magni; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Magni
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Giancarlo Giannini as re Francesco II di Borbone - Ornella Muti as regina Maria Sofia
- Carlo Croccolo as Rafele
- Gianni Franco as Ufficiale Italiano
Also Starring in ’o Re
· 13 more- Luc Merenda Don Josè Borjes
- Iaia Forte la Ferrarese
- Sergio Solli Pulcinella
- Corrado Pani generale Coviello
- Cristina Marsillach Luciana
- Anna Kanakis brigantessa
- Franco Pistoni
- Anna Maria Ackermann Regina Vedova
- Alfredo Vasco Carmine Crocco
- Vincenzo Aronica
- Alberto Incrocci
- Massimo Abbate
- Eleonora Parlante
More from Luigi Magni
More films directed by Luigi Magni: La carbonara, In nome del popolo sovrano, According to Pontius Pilate and State buoni se potete.
’o Re Also Known As
Also known as “他说”.
- Also known as
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- 他说
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’o Re FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of ’o Re, each answered in a sentence.
How long is ’o Re?
’o Re runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was ’o Re released?
’o Re was released on January 27, 1989.
Who directed ’o Re?
’o Re was directed by Luigi Magni.
More films by Luigi Magni Who is in the cast of ’o Re?
’o Re stars Giancarlo Giannini as re Francesco II di Borbone, Ornella Muti as regina Maria Sofia and Carlo Croccolo as Rafele, among 17 credited actors.
Does ’o Re have a post-credit scene?
No. ’o Re has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is ’o Re in?
The original language of ’o Re is Italian.
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