A King in New York

Where to Watch A King in New York (1957) (Legally)

The King of Comedians!
Sep 12, 1957 GB 104 min G
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1957).

It sits in the Comedy, Drama space and is paced for about 104 minutes.

Cast highlights include Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

revolution, satire, salesman, black and white, king

Official trailer

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Plot

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

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Main cast

Charlie Chaplin
as King Shahdov
Maxine Audley
as Queen Irene
Jerry Desmonde
as Prime Minister Voudel
Oliver Johnston
as Ambassador Jaume
Dawn Addams
as Ann Kay - TV Specialist
Sidney James
as Johnson - TV Advertiser
Joan Ingram
as Mona Cromwell - Hostess
Michael Chaplin
as Rupert Macabee
John McLaren
as Macabee Senior
Phil Brown
as Headmaster