The King
더 킹
Synopsis
David is a young boy who spends his time passing up on his older brothers, looking after the herd and playing the harp. One day the prophet Samuel announces he will be the future king. Due to his curse the present king, Saul, is possessed by evil spirits. On hearing that the sound of a harp will cure him, king Saul's son Jonathan brings David to the palace.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Chung Young, Richard S. Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Seo Jung-min, Richard S. Kim, Yooria Kim
- Original Score
- Alex Wilkinson
- Original Title
- 더 킹
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Toonipark, Inc., PorchLight Entertainment, High-Praise Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Chung Young, Richard S. Kim
Seo Jung-min, Richard S. Kim, Yooria Kim
Alex Wilkinson
Richard S. Kim, David Byun
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Chung Young
Director
Richard S. Kim
Director
Seo Jung-min
Writer
Richard S. Kim
Writer
David Byun
Producer
Yooria Kim
Writer
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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?
David is a young boy who spends his time passing up on his older brothers, looking after the herd and playing the harp. One day the prophet Samuel announces he will be the future king. Due to his curse the present king, Saul, is possessed by evil spirits. On hearing that the sound of a harp will cure him, king Saul's son Jonathan brings David to the palace.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Lee Chung Young, Richard S. Kim.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Lee Sang-hun, Hong Seong-pyo, Jang Sung-ho.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Alex Wilkinson.