King, Queen, Knave (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1972, King, Queen, Knave is a comedy and mystery film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, this English-language satirical drama details the experiences of Frank (John Moulder Brown), a young orphan who finds himself deep in the romantic clutches of his uncle's sensual wife. After Frank's parents die, he goes to live with his aunt Martha (Gina Lollabrigida) and uncle Charles (David Niven). Sexy Martha entices Frank into her embrace then wants him to kill her husband so that they can live off of his money. Frank wouldn't mind so much, but he really likes his uncle.
Who’s in it. King, Queen, Knave stars John Moulder-Brown as Frank, David Niven as Charles Dreyer, Gina Lollobrigida as Martha Dreyer and Mario Adorf as Prof. Ritter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, King, Queen, Knave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King, Queen, Knave page.
If you liked it. Fans of King, Queen, Knave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King, Queen, Knave (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King, Queen, Knave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King, Queen, Knave worth watching?
- King, Queen, Knave holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King, Queen, Knave?
- King, Queen, Knave stars John Moulder-Brown, David Niven, Gina Lollobrigida, Mario Adorf and Barbara Valentin.