A Dream of Kings

A Dream of Kings

A Dream of Kings

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A Dream of Kings

"Go ahead - measure the man, this dreamer of dreams, this outragous rebel, this tender, loving, magnificent animal"

1969

1h 47m

6.0(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

A Greek American father of a dying boy decides to take his son to Greece to breathe the clean air of his ancestors, in an attempt to save the boy's life. However, money is a problem.

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10 featured cast members

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Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Matsoukas

Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Caliope

Inger Stevens

Inger Stevens

Anna

Sam Levene

Sam Levene

Cicero

Val Avery

Val Avery

Fatas

Tamara Daykarhanova

Tamara Daykarhanova

Mother-in law

Peter Mamakos

Peter Mamakos

Falconis

James Dobson

Doctor

Zvee Scooler

Zvee Scooler

Zenoitis

Bill Walker

Bill Walker

Kampana

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Mann
Written by: Ian McLellan Hunter
Produced by: Jules Schermer

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