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Royal Flash is a British film of genre Comedy directed by Richard Lester released in USA on 10 october 1975 with Malcolm McDowell
Royal Flash (1975)
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Add to a movie listRoyal Flash is a 1975 film based on George MacDonald Fraser's second Flashman novel, Royal Flash. It starred Malcolm McDowell as Flashman. Additionally, Oliver Reed appeared in the role of Otto von Bismarck, Alan Bates as Rudi von Sternberg, and Florinda Bolkan played Lola Montez. Fraser wrote the screenplay and the film was directed by Richard Lester.
Though it got good reviews for its performances and action scenes, Royal Flash only saw limited release in theatres.
Synopsis
The film begins with Flashman making a patriotic speech to the boys of Rugby School framed by a giant Union Flag, in a scene which appears to be a parody of the opening sequence in the 1970 film Patton. There is a brief flashback to the events of the original Flashman, with the head of the Rugby School (Michael Hordern) recounting Flashman's exploits in Afghanistan.Actors
Malcolm McDowell
(Captain Harry Flashman / Prince Karl Magnus)
Alan Bates
(Rudi Von Sternberg)
Oliver Reed
(Otto von Bismarck)
Florinda Bolkan
(Lola Montez)
Joss Ackland
(Sapten)
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