A regular guy from America becomes king of England after a royal wipe-out puts him next in line.
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Title: King Ralph (1991)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Goodman | ... | Ralph | |
| Peter O'Toole | ... | Willingham | |
| John Hurt | ... | Graves | |
| Camille Coduri | ... | Miranda | |
| Richard Griffiths | ... | Phipps | |
| Leslie Phillips | ... | Gordon | |
| James Villiers | ... | Hale | |
| Joely Richardson | ... | Princess Anna | |
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Niall O'Brien | ... | McGuire |
| Julian Glover | ... | King Gustav | |
| Judy Parfitt | ... | Queen Katherine | |
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Ed Stobart | ... | Dysentery |
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Gedren Heller | ... | Punk Girl |
| Rudolph Walker | ... | King Mulambon | |
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Michael Johnson | ... | Hamilton |
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When an accident obliterates the British royal family and most of its branches, a desperate geneological search discovers the next King: Ralph, a sleazy American lounge singer. Can Ralph measure up to the job, even with the help of loyal aristocrat Willingham? Written by Reid Gagle
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hands covering breasts | king | heir | buckingham palace | wrong side of the tracks |Taglines:
A great tragedy has befallen the royal family leaving only one heir to the throne... See more »Parents Guide:
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Sir Cedric Willingham: Just a few quick questions to probe your knowledge of English history...
Ralph Jones: Fine.
Sir Cedric Willingham: When she failed to give him a son, Henry VIII had Anne Boleyn - ?
Ralph Jones: Look into adoption?
Sir Cedric Willingham: Beheaded.
Ralph Jones: Jeez, this is a tough country.
[a tailor approaches with a bolt of fine black material]
Tailor: Would this be to your liking, Your Majesty?
Ralph Jones: You know, I kind of like that.
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Written by Earl Edwards, Gene Chandler (as Eugene Dixon) and Bernice Williams
Performed by John Goodman
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Star Billing: John Goodman (first), Peter O'Toole (second), and Sir John Hurt (third). See more »Goofs
In the establishing shot of Buckingham Palace at the beginning of the film, no Royal Standard is seen flying above the palace, which would signify that the monarch is not in residence. Immediately following the establishing shot, it is shown that the monarch is, indeed, in residence and thus, the Royal Standard should be flying. See more »Quotes
[Ralph is being measured for a suit]Sir Cedric Willingham: Just a few quick questions to probe your knowledge of English history...
Ralph Jones: Fine.
Sir Cedric Willingham: When she failed to give him a son, Henry VIII had Anne Boleyn - ?
Ralph Jones: Look into adoption?
Sir Cedric Willingham: Beheaded.
Ralph Jones: Jeez, this is a tough country.
[a tailor approaches with a bolt of fine black material]
Tailor: Would this be to your liking, Your Majesty?
Ralph Jones: You know, I kind of like that.
[...]
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Duke of EarlWritten by Earl Edwards, Gene Chandler (as Eugene Dixon) and Bernice Williams
Performed by John Goodman
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15 February 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,327,550, 18 February 1991Gross USA:
$34,002,045Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$52,487,045Company Credits
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This seems to get a panning from film reviewers here, but it actually is a good comedy. The story line is mildly stupid and a replay of the old fish-out-of-water formula, but the British were able to add a fantastic flavour to the film and the comedy is kept in check and doesn't become too outlandishly stupid.
Thumbs up in my view, but it's a little bit date these days. Superb supporting cast and a friendly film: nothing crude and from recollection, no bad language.
Goes to show that it can still be done if you really apply your mind to it!