The King
El Rey
“With or without money, between laughter and tears, he is still king”
Synopsis
Perico leaves the orphanage. Innocent and naive, he falls into the hands of people who rob him, but he is saved by Pepe, a roguish boy with a good heart. With him he begins a friendship that will lead him to different adventures, among which he will meet love, music and his idol Vico and his band Karicia
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Production Budget
$100K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Torrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Carlos Torrico
- Original Score
- Victor Carrasco Tineo
- Original Title
- El Rey
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Películas del Pacífico S.r.l
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Torrico
Juan Carlos Torrico
Victor Carrasco Tineo
María Ruiz Vivanco
Juan Carlos Torrico, María Ruiz Vivanco
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Torrico
Producer
María Ruiz Vivanco
Producer
Juan Carlos Torrico
Writer
Juan Carlos Torrico
Director
María Ruiz Vivanco
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King
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What is The King about?
Perico leaves the orphanage. Innocent and naive, he falls into the hands of people who rob him, but he is saved by Pepe, a roguish boy with a good heart. With him he begins a friendship that will lead him to different adventures, among which he will meet love, music and his idol Vico and his band Karicia
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Juan Carlos Torrico.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Carlos Criado, Julio Marcone, Bélgica Rodas, Antonio Aguinaga, Augusto Varillas.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Victor Carrasco Tineo.