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The King is a 2005 drama film about a troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, who goes to Corpus Christi, Texas, in search of the father he's never met.
The film is deeply rooted in a Southern Gothic style and features themes similar to those in Greek Tragedy. It was written by its British director James Marsh and also by Milo Addica, the Academy Award-nominated writer of Monster's Ball and Birth. The film stars Gael García Bernal, who received strong critical acclaim for his portrayal of the main character Elvis, as well as William Hurt and Pell James.
Original Release
11/25/2005
US Release
05/05/2006
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Gael García Bernal | Elvis |
Derek Alvarado | Scoot |
Pell James | Malerie / Elvis' Half-Sister |
Monica Peña | Brothel Manager |
Veronica Bernal | Elvis' Girl |
Billy Joe Martinez | Mexican Salesman |
Mohammad Ahmed | Mr. Chopra |
E. Matthew Buckley | Deck Officer |
Sally Allen | PA |
Paul Dano | Paul / Paul Sandow |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Gael García Bernal | Elvis |
Derek Alvarado | Scoot |
Pell James | Malerie / Elvis' Half-Sister |
Monica Peña | Brothel Manager |
Veronica Bernal | Elvis' Girl |
Billy Joe Martinez | Mexican Salesman |
Mohammad Ahmed | Mr. Chopra |
E. Matthew Buckley | Deck Officer |
Sally Allen | PA |
Paul Dano | Paul / Paul Sandow |
Laura Harring | Twyla |
William Hurt | David |
Roger Kunshick | Young Man with Flower |
Ike Reilly | Rum Jungle Singer |
Milo Addica | Bruno |
Hudson Lee Long | Old Man with Hungry Dog |
Richard Levi | Teacher |
Cliff Stephens | Salesman |
Austin Chittim | Quarterback |
Marco Perella | Chairman |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Edward R. Pressman | Executive Producer |
John Schmidt | Executive Producer |
Sofia Sondervan | Executive Producer |
Milo Addica | Producer |
Susan Kirr | Producer |
Gwynneth Lloyd | Producer |
Maureen A. Ryan | Producer |
James Wilson | Producer |