---
title: "King, Queen, Knave"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/king-queen-knave-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198646
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# King, Queen, Knave (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/king-queen-knave-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

King, Queen, Knave is a 1972 West German comedy film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, based on the novel of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov. The English-language satirical drama details the experiences of a young orphan named Frank, played by John Moulder-Brown, who goes to live with his aunt Martha, played by Gina Lollobrigida, and his uncle Charles, played by David Niven, after his parents die. Adopted by his rich uncle from Germany, the British teenager finds himself deep in the romantic clutches of his uncle's sensual wife. Sexy Martha entices Frank into her embrace and wants him to kill her husband so that they can live off of his money. Frank experiences conflicting feelings regarding the plot because he really likes his uncle. The film features a cast that also includes Mario Adorf.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch King, Queen, Knave?
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### Q: Is King, Queen, Knave worth watching?
King, Queen, Knave holds a community rating of 4.5/10. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie King, Queen, Knave and when was it released?
King, Queen, Knave is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1972.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [King, Queen, Knave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/198646)
- [King, Queen, Knave (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King,_Queen,_Knave_(film))
- [King, Queen, Knave (1972) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068806/)
- [King, Queen, Knave (1972) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/king-queen-knave/credits)
- [Full cast of King, Queen, Knave (Movie, 1972) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/comedy/king-queen-knave/cast)
- [‎King, Queen, Knave (1972) directed by Jerzy Skolimowski ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/king-queen-knave/cast/)

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