Based upon the true story that inpired the Christmas carol about a young king's care for his people.Based upon the true story that inpired the Christmas carol about a young king's care for his people.Based upon the true story that inpired the Christmas carol about a young king's care for his people.
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William Morgan Sheppard
- Tomas
- (as W. Morgan Sheppard)
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- TriviaThis was Joan Fontaine's first acting role in eight years (her last in 1986 was also a made for tv movie) and also her last before her death on December 15, 2013 at the age of 96.
- Quotes
Duke Phillip: You might even try to smile a little.
Princess Johanna: It's enough that I'm here.
- SoundtracksMarble Halls
Music by Michael William Balfe and lyrics by Alfred Bunn
Arranged by Enya and Roma Ryan
Performed by Enya
From the WEA Reprise album 'Shepherd Moons'
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd
Used by permission of EMI Songs Ltd
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Good King Wencelas was good indeed
I loved this movie, and have not been able to find a copy after it aired on TV. I love that it was shot on location in the Czech Republic. It was shot during the winter, and was very stark and realistic. This movie introduced me to Enya and the song "Marble Halls", which was the opening song. I bought Enya's CD after seeing this movie. There were some big names in the cast like Stephanie Powers and Joan Fontaine. I only saw it aired a few times on TV in the mid-90s and thought it deserved more attention. My criticisms: I thought the lead actor seemed too young and small to portray the lead character but liked the movie nonetheless. There was not much of a budget for wardrobes, but the fact that the movie was shot on location more than balanced that out.
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- palcat903
- Oct 10, 2014
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