The King's Jester (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, The King's Jester is a drama film directed by Mario Bonnard, running about 92 minutes. “FERRUCIO TAGLIAVINI sings the glorious arias of Guiseppe Verdi's "RIGOLETTO"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a Victor Hugo play, and scored with music from the later opera by Giuseppe Verdi, the film tells about a hunchbacked clown whose beautiful daughter falls in love with the lecherous king.
Who’s in it. The King's Jester stars Michel Simon as Rigoletto, María Mercader as Gilda, Rossano Brazzi as Francesco I and Doris Duranti as Margot, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Jester page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Jester tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Jester (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King's Jester change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The King's Jester?
- The King's Jester stars Michel Simon, María Mercader, Rossano Brazzi, Doris Duranti and Paola Barbara.
- When was The King's Jester released?
- The King's Jester was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.