Good King Dagobert (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1963, Good King Dagobert is a comedy film directed by Pierre Chevalier, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Pelletan's rascal son Bébert son got another F for playing in class. His punishment is an essay on the Merovingian king Dagobert. All they know is he had eight wives and reunited Francia. The ignorant knave's irreverent imagination turns that into a harem and a ludicrous war without armies, loaded with anachronisms, in a race against rival king Charibert for the crown of Reims. The king's right hand, archbishop Eloi, the later patrons saint of carpentry, is portrayed as an inventor.
Who’s in it. Good King Dagobert stars Fernandel as M. Pelletan / Le roi Dagobert, Gino Cervi as Saint Éloi, Darío Moreno as Charibert and Marthe Mercadier as Mme Pelletan / Gomatrude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Good King Dagobert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good King Dagobert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good King Dagobert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good King Dagobert (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good King Dagobert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good King Dagobert worth watching?
- Good King Dagobert holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Good King Dagobert?
- Good King Dagobert stars Fernandel, Gino Cervi, Darío Moreno, Marthe Mercadier and Jean Tissier.
- When was Good King Dagobert released?
- Good King Dagobert was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.