Delusions of Grandeur (1971)

Kernel Score: 83% · 728 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Comedy, History

Released: 1971-12-08

Runtime: 108 minutes

Where to watch Delusions of Grandeur

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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a monastery.

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Director

Gérard Oury

Cast

  • Louis de Funès as Don Salluste de Bazan
  • Yves Montand as Blaze, Don Sallust's valet
  • Alice Sapritch as Dona Juana, first lady of the queen
  • Karin Schubert as Queen of Spain
  • Alberto de Mendoza as King of Spain
  • Jaime de Mora y Aragón as Marquis of Priego
  • Eduardo Fajardo as Cortega
  • Antonio Pica as Duke of Los Montes
  • Joaquín Solís as Duke of Sandoval
  • Venantino Venantini as Marquis del Basto

Delusions of Grandeur FAQ

Is Delusions of Grandeur good?

Delusions of Grandeur has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 728 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Delusions of Grandeur?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video and Fandango At Home.

What is Delusions of Grandeur rated?

Delusions of Grandeur is rated PG.

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