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If I Were King
1938
· Movie
· 101 min
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72/100
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A brash, poetic rogue in medieval France is jokingly granted absolute power for one week by the king. He uses his temporary authority to administer true justice, outwit foreign enemies, and win the heart of a noble lady, proving his worth.
Details
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Writer
- Preston Sturges
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Released
- 28 September 1938
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rated
- NR
- Awards
- 0 wins, 5 nominations
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Awards & nominations
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| 11th Academy Awards 1939 | Best Original Score | Richard Hageman | Nominee |
| 11th Academy Awards 1939 | Best Supporting Actor | Basil Rathbone | Nominee |
| 11th Academy Awards 1939 | Best Sound | Loren L. Ryder | Nominee |
| 11th Academy Awards 1939 | Best Production Design | Hans Dreier | Nominee |
| 11th Academy Awards 1939 | Best Production Design | John B. Goodman | Nominee |
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11th Academy Awards
5 nominations
| Best Original Score | Richard Hageman | Nominee |
| Best Production Design | Hans Dreier | Nominee |
| Best Production Design | John B. Goodman | Nominee |
| Best Sound | Loren L. Ryder | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor | Basil Rathbone | Nominee |