Delusions of Grandeur
1971 · Movie · PG · 108 min · ★ 7.4 · 80% critics
In Spain’s royal court, a corrupt tax collector is disgraced and sent away after a scandal. Determined to regain power, he launches an elaborate revenge scheme that pulls his clever servant into courtly intrigue, mistaken identities, and escalating comic chaos among nobles, guards, and the long-suffering public.
Based on Ruy Blas
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Details
- Original title
- La Folie des grandeurs
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-12-08
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (739 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast, silly historical farce packed with gags, disguises, and court intrigue, especially if you like The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob; Not for you if you prefer subtle, grounded comedy or clear, serious plotting.
Pros: rapid-fire slapstick; colorful period costumes; energetic performances | Cons: confusing early stretch; broad farce humor; dated cultural jokes
Themes
- spain
- based on novel or book
- queen
- giftmord
- royalty
- lord
- conspiracy
- misunderstanding
- disguise
- valet
- illegitimate child
- interclass romance
- +2 more
Cast & crew
Louis de Funès
as Don Salluste de Bazan
Yves Montand
as Blaze, Don Sallust's valet
Alice Sapritch
as Dona Juana, first lady of the queen
Karin Schubert
as Queen of Spain
Alberto de Mendoza
as King of Spain
Jaime de Mora y Aragón
as Marquis of Priego
Eduardo Fajardo
as Cortega
Antonio Pica
as Duke of Los Montes
- JS
Joaquín Solís
as Duke of Sandoval
Venantino Venantini
as Marquis del Basto
Directed by Gérard Oury