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Message from the King

Message from the King

20176.21h 42m

Overview

On a relentless quest to avenge his sister's murder, a man from Cape Town infiltrates a sprawling network of lowlifes and elites in Los Angeles.

Directed by Fabrice Du Welz
Written by Oliver Butcher, Stephen Cornwell
Produced by Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell, David Lancaster
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $315K

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Top Cast

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

Jacob King

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Wentworth

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Preston

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Kelly

Natalie Martinez

Natalie Martinez

Trish

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Leary

Drew Powell

Drew Powell

Merrick

Jonno Roberts

Jonno Roberts

Rice

Dale Dickey

Dale Dickey

Mrs. Lazlo

Jake Weary

Jake Weary

Bill

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Themes & Keywords

tattoomorgueflashbackmoneylos angeles, californiadrugsdentistmotel roomvengeancesouth african

About Message from the King

Message from the King is a action, mystery, thriller film released in 2017 exploring themes of tattoo, morgue, flashback, money, los angeles, california, drugs. Directed by Fabrice Du Welz, it stars Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Alfred Molina. On a relentless quest to avenge his sister's murder, a man from Cape Town infiltrates a sprawling network of lowlifes and elites in Los Angeles.

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