As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.
Acting
Peter O'Toole elevating absolute nonsense to Shakespearean dignity.
Costume
John Goodman in full regalia—visual comedy gold.
Writing
Fish-out-of-water gags that actually land, mostly.
Director
David S. Ward
John Goodman
Ralph Hampton Gainesworth Jones
Peter O'Toole
Sir Cedric Charles Willingham
John Hurt
Lord Percival Graves
Camille Coduri
Miranda Green
Richard Griffiths
Duncan Phipps
Leslie Phillips
Gordon Halliwell
James Villiers
Prime Minister Jeffrey Hale
Joely Richardson
Princess Anna
Julian Glover
King Gustav
Judy Parfitt
Queen Katherine
Ed Stobart
Dysentery
Alison McGuire
Queen of England
Rudolph Walker
King Mulambon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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