La corte de faraón (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1944, La corte de faraón is a music film directed by Julio Bracho, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Remotely based on a famous Spanish zarzuela of 1910, this lavish, daring sex comedy was filmed on a gigantic art deco set that suggests ancient Egypt repurposed for an Astaire and Rogers musical. The Pharaoh, played here as a henpecked husband by the popular comedian Roberto Soto, seeks a virginal slave girl as a bride for his general Potiphar (Fernando Cortés), but Potiphar is impotent and the slave girl (played by Mapy Cortés in a swirl of high-spirited sexuality) has some ideas of her own.
Who’s in it. La corte de faraón stars Mapy Cortés as La Lota, Fernando Cortés as Putifar, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna as Faraona and Roberto Soto as Faraón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, La corte de faraón has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La corte de faraón page.
If you liked it. Fans of La corte de faraón tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La corte de faraón (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La corte de faraón change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La corte de faraón worth watching?
- La corte de faraón holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La corte de faraón?
- La corte de faraón stars Mapy Cortés, Fernando Cortés, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, Roberto Soto and Alfredo Varela.
- When was La corte de faraón released?
- La corte de faraón was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.