Royal Flash

Royal Flash (1975)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (234 ratings)

Novelist George MacDonald Fraser penned the script for this swashbuckling, picaresque adventure tale. The story is based on one of the books in his "Harry Flashman" series, loose sequels to "Tom Brown's Schooldays" that followed that story's central bully character through his checkered… More

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By
Richard Lester
Written By
George MacDonald Fraser
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 1, 1975 Wide
On DVD
Apr 3, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    A final outburst of the style of filmmaking Richard Lester was largely responsible for creating.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ed Fucking H


    Malcom McDowell and Olver Reed, now theres a comedic duo. Really enjoyed this comedy from 1975. A little surprised more people havent seen in it, given the quality. Has a fairly complex plot, but keeps the laughs in regular supply. Several bad ass sword fighting scenes. Malcolm… More

  • Doctor S


    'Royal Flash' Shows Spark Another slow starter, and with a treadbare plot, but still provides enough entertainment to forgive its flaws. Who wouldn't enjoy a roguish Malcolm McDowell attempting to impersonate a German duke against his will after being kidnapped by a… More

  • Christopher B


    Hilarrious and fast moving, McDowell is brilliant in this incredibly well done film.

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