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The King

  • 20052005
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.4K
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Gael García Bernal in The King (2005)
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A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father Dave, whom he's never met. He is the pastor at a Christian community church. He tells Elvis to... Read allA motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father Dave, whom he's never met. He is the pastor at a Christian community church. He tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion lia... Read allA motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father Dave, whom he's never met. He is the pastor at a Christian community church. He tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Male... Read all

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  • Director
    • James Marsh
  • Writers
    • Milo Addica
    • James Marsh
  • Stars
    • Gael García Bernal
    • William Hurt
    • Laura Harring
  • Director
    • James Marsh
  • Writers
    • Milo Addica
    • James Marsh
  • Stars
    • Gael García Bernal
    • William Hurt
    • Laura Harring
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    • 65User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Gael García Bernal
    Gael García Bernal
    • Elvis
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • David
    Laura Harring
    Laura Harring
    • Twyla
    Derek Alvarado
    Derek Alvarado
    • Scoot
    Pell James
    Pell James
    • Malerie…
    Monica Peña
    Monica Peña
    • Brothel Manager
    • (as Monica Pena)
    Veronica Bernal
    • Elvis' Girl
    Billy Joe Martinez
    Billy Joe Martinez
    • Mexican Salesman
    Mohammad Ahmed
    Mohammad Ahmed
    • Mr. Chopra
    E. Matthew Buckley
    • Deck Officer
    • (as Matthew Buckley)
    Sally Allen
    • PA
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Paul Sandow
    Roger Kunshick
    • Young Man with Flower
    Ike Reilly
    • Rum Jungle Singer
    Milo Addica
    Milo Addica
    • Bruno
    Hudson Lee Long
    • Old Man with Hungry Dog
    • (as Hudson Long)
    Richard Levi
    • Teacher
    Cliff Stephens
    • Salesman
    • (as Cliff Stevens)
    • Director
      • James Marsh
    • Writers
      • Milo Addica
      • James Marsh
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      James Marsh did not know the real age of actress Pell James, who was playing 17-year-old Malerie Sandow, until the end of the shoot, when she gave him a Thank You card revealing her true age. Marsh said that it was better that he didn't know as it would have proved a distraction.
    • Goofs
      The movie takes place in Corpus Christi, Texas, but the pool that Elvis and Malerie visit is Barton Springs Pool, located in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
    • Quotes

      Malerie: We're going to Hell.

    • Soundtracks
      There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me
      (1939)

      Written by Thomas A. Dorsey (as Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey)

      Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

      Performed by Dolly Parton

      Licensed from and used by permission of Blue Eye Records and Welk Music Group

      (p) 2003 Blue Eye Records

    User reviews65

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    8/10
    I couldn't speak after the movie...
    Probably one of the most F**KED up movies I have ever seen!!! None the less it is a gripping emotional film with a strong message about finding what is really important in your life, and treasuring it.

    The persona of the entire church community made me chuckle, because it reminded me so much of my own church community. Secrets hidden within every corner of the church and everyone willing to cast the first stone at a sinner.

    I really enjoyed the movie, but when I was walking out of the theater I was depressed more than any other movie has ever depressed me. Bernal gives a stunning performance that just seems to twist your stomach into knots.
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    • Jul 7, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Король
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • ContentFilm
      • FilmFour
      • Pressman Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $282,183
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,927
      • May 21, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $757,310
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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