King of Hearts, Harold and Maude
Eliot Gelwan writes about the death of Philippe De Broca, reported in the New York Times:
De Broca’s 1966 King of Hearts, an antiwar twist on the time-honored theme of the inmates running the asylum, was a constant presence in my life, having an engagement at Cambridge’s Central Square Cinema in the ’70’s of more than five years in length. The City of Cambridge ought to do something to commemorate his passing; and now is a particularly apt time for a revival of the film.
I too saw the film in Cambridge, a few years after my first attempt in New Paltz, New York failed because my infant son refused to sleep quietly through it. I saw it again in between buses once in Tucson, Arizona, playing as usual with Harold and Maude, another great take on spontaneity and convention. My most recent viewings were of the video. They’re still worth seeing.
November 13th, 2005 at 10:26 am
I am writing an article on composer Georges Delerue, who scored 17 movies by Philippe De Broca, including KING OF HEARTS. I have seen the run of that movie at the Central Square Cinemas variously described as almost four years, four years, more than four years, and almost five years. I wonder if you can help me figure out a closer estimation of the Cambridge run. I would be very grateful for your assistance. Regards, Kyle Renick
October 4th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
I can’t answer your question but found your name while looking online for a childhood friend. Might you be the Kyle Renick who lived in Kirkwood, MO during the 1960s and who has a sister Pam, a sister Therese, and a brother Kevin? If not, I apologize for wasting your time. If so, I would like to reconnect with your family and would love to get a response via email. Thanks.