# A King in New York (1957)

> An exiled king’s awkward encounter with American television and anti-communist suspicion becomes a pointed satire of conformity, celebrity, and political fear.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17787

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston, Dawn Addams, Sidney James, Joan Ingram, Michael Chaplin
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050598/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sardonic, witty, bittersweet, classic film night, political satire viewing

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