King, Queen, Knave

King, Queen, Knave

104 mins | Comedy, Mystery | June 6, 1972

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.

King, Queen, Knave

104 mins | Comedy, Mystery | June 6, 1972

King, Queen, Knave
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.
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Maran Film, Bavaria Film, Wolper Productions
Original title King, Queen, Knave
Directors Jerzy Skolimowski
Writers Vladimir Nabokov

Cast

David Niven

as Charles Dreyer

Gina Lollobrigida

as Martha Dreyer

Mario Adorf

as Prof. Ritter

Barbara Valentin

as Optiker

Elma Karlowa

as Hanna

Mogens von Gadow

as Piffke