During the latter part of World War I, Private Charles Plumpick is chosen to go into the French town of Marville and disconnect a bomb that the German Army has planted. However, Charles is chased by some Germans, and finds himself holed up at the local insane asylum, where the inmates are convinced that he is the "King of Hearts". Feeling obligated to help the inmates, Charles attempts to lead them out of town, but they are afraid to leave, and frolic about the streets in gay... (Full plot summary below)
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During the latter part of World War I, Private Charles Plumpick is chosen to go into the French town of Marville and disconnect a bomb that the German Army has planted. However, Charles is chased by some Germans, and finds himself holed up at the local insane asylum, where the inmates are convinced that he is the "King of Hearts". Feeling obligated to help the inmates, Charles attempts to lead them out of town, but they are afraid to leave, and frolic about the streets in gay costumes.
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| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumIt's the kind of comic allegory about war that depends on muddleheadedness in order to make much sense, but if you're feeling muddleheaded, you might find yourself charmed and enchanted by the conceit. |
| Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThis engaging 1966 comedy isn't de Broca's best movie, but it was so popular with American audiences in the late '60s that it's still one of the era's most fondly remembered cult classics. |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonIts appeal is easy to understand, even if its themes and characters err on the superficial side. |
| Backseat MafiaRob AldamIt's a delightful tale of rank stupidity and realising what is important in life. |
| Los Angeles TimesCharles ChamplinA surrealistic jewel of a comedy which you realize, when you can catch your breath between laughs, has made the case for the sanity of the lunatics and the madness of the war-waging sane. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe outrageous comical fable became a sleeper cult hit, that offers more spectacle than story. |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeDe Broca delivers potent satire in a manner both skilful and charming. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawAn engaging and contrived oddity - like a U-certificate Marat/Sade - exoticised by the spectacle of non-English-speaking actors dubbed in order to play Scottish soldiers. |
| Sunday Times (UK)Edward PorterIts Fellini-esque images and satirical plot are never dull, but their 1960s wackiness now seems gratingly forced, as does the film's faith in the idea that insanity is merely free-spiritedness. |
| User ReviewGail RThis film stole my heart when I saw it in my university cinema as a young student. What fun to hear Alan Bates actually speaking French throughout the movie. (Dubbed versions of this film are pointless!) Someone should fix the synopsis provided by this site, though -- they've got the wrong World War! |
