The King
“The devil made me do it.”
Synopsis
When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE KING (2005) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-23
Top Cast
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Gael García Bernal
Elvis Valderez
William Hurt
Pastor David Sandow
Pell James
Malerie
Paul Dano
Paul
Laura Harring
Twyla
Derek Alvarado
Scoot
Monica Peña
Brothel Manager
Milo Addica
Bruno
Hudson Lee Long
Old Man with Hungry Dog
Cliff Stephens
Salesman
Marco Perella
Chairman
Brady Coleman
Clown
Laura Clifton
Murray
Libby Villari
Home Ec Teacher
Ike Reilly
Rum Jungle Singer
Veronica Bernal
Elvis' Girl
Jason Matthews
Barton Springs Extra (uncredited)
Glen Powell Sr.
Security Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$757K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Marsh
- Screenplay & Story
- James Marsh, Milo Addica
- Original Score
- Max Avery Lichtenstein
- Original Title
- The King
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $757K
- Production Studios
- ContentFilm, Film4 Productions, Pressman Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Marsh
James Marsh, Milo Addica
Max Avery Lichtenstein
Eigil Bryld
Jinx Godfrey
Edward R. Pressman, John Schmidt, Milo Addica, Sofia Sondervan, James Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
James Marsh
Director
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
James Marsh
Writer
Milo Addica
Writer
Max Avery Lichtenstein
Original Music Composer
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Milo Addica
Producer
Lee Hunsaker
Costume Design
James Wilson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King about?
When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano, Laura Harring.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The King make at the box office?
The King grossed $757K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Max Avery Lichtenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King?
The King holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).