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The King

The King

The devil made me do it.

20066.01h 45mR

Overview

When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharge from the Navy, he heads to the small town of Corpus Christi in Texas. There he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

Directed by James Marsh
Written by Milo Addica, James Marsh
Produced by James Wilson, Milo Addica
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Top Cast

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Elvis

William Hurt

William Hurt

David

Pell James

Pell James

Malerie

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Paul

Laura Harring

Laura Harring

Twyla

Derek Alvarado

Derek Alvarado

Scoot

Monica Peña

Monica Peña

Brothel Manager

Milo Addica

Milo Addica

Bruno

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Hudson Lee Long

Old Man with Hungry Dog

C

Cliff Stephens

Salesman

Themes & Keywords

loss of virginityincestillegitimate son

About The King

The King is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of loss of virginity, incest, illegitimate son. Directed by James Marsh, it stars Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James. When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharge from the Navy, he heads to the small town of Corpus Christi in Texas. There he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

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