Overview

Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.

Details

Cast

María Barranco

Joaquim de Almeida

Laura del Sol

Gabino Diego

Juan Diego

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Eusebio Poncela

Alejandra Grepi

Javier Gurruchaga

Anne Roussel