King and the Clown
왕의 남자
“Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.”
Synopsis
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
King and the Clown (왕의 남자) - Main Trailer with English SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Kam Woo-sung
Jang-sang
Lee Joon-gi
Gong-gil
Jung Jin-young
King Yeonsan
Kang Sung-yeon
Jang Nok-su
Yoo Hai-jin
Yuk-gab
Jang Hang-seon
Cheo-sun
Jeong Seok-yong
Chil-duk
Lee Seung-hun
Pal-bok
Yun Ju-sang
Sung Hee-an
Choi Il-hwa
Sung Jun
Shin Jung-keun
Lee Geuk-kyun
Woo Hyeon
Hong
Yun So-jeong
Queen In-soo
Lee Young-suk
Nobleman
Jeon Il-beom
Yoon Ji-sang
Maeng Bong-hak
Chief of Police
Jeong Dae-yong
Shaman
Cho Ryun
Mistress Uhm
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Joon-ik
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi Seok-hwan, Kim Tae-woong
- Original Score
- Lee Byung-woo
- Original Title
- 왕의 남자
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Joon-ik
Choi Seok-hwan, Kim Tae-woong
Lee Byung-woo
Ji Gil-woong
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Lee Joon-ik, Jeong Jin-wan
Department Leadership Roster
Choi Seok-hwan
Writer
Lee Joon-ik
Director
Lee Byung-woo
Original Music Composer
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Lee Joon-ik
Producer
Jeong Jin-wan
Producer
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Ji Gil-woong
Director of Photography
Kang Seung-yong
Production Design
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for King and the Clown.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring King and the Clown.
Asian Cinema
Auto-generated by festival-lists — do not edit by hand.
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Medieval
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
หนังทุกเรื่องที่เคยดู
รวมหนังทุกเรื่อง ทุกสัญชาติที่นึกออกว่าเคยดู
LBGT+
South Korean movies
Similar Titles to King and the Clown
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.6
7.0
7.5
7.0
6.9
8.7
8.0
8.2
7.2
7.3
6.8
6.3
7.3
7.9
7.1
6.8
7.4
7.6
6.7
5.2
More Like King and the Clown
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About King and the Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King and the Clown about?
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
Who directed King and the Clown?
King and the Clown was directed by Lee Joon-ik.
Who stars in King and the Clown?
The principal cast of King and the Clown includes Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon, Yoo Hai-jin.
When was King and the Clown released and how long is it?
King and the Clown was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for King and the Clown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King and the Clown was composed by Lee Byung-woo.