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The King and the Clown(2005)

1512/29/2005 (KR)DramaHistoryThriller1h 59m
70%

Movie Score

Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

Overview

Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.

Lee Joon-ik

Director

Movie Cast

Kam Woo-sung photo

Kam Woo-sung

Jang-sang

Lee Joon-gi photo

Lee Joon-gi

Gong-gil

Jung Jin-young photo

Jung Jin-young

King Yeonsan

Kang Sung-yeon photo

Kang Sung-yeon

Jang Nok-su

Yoon Joo-sang photo

Yoon Joo-sang

Sung Hee-an

Choi Il-hwa photo

Choi Il-hwa

Sung Jun

Shin Jung-keun photo

Shin Jung-keun

Lee Geuk-kyun

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyCineworld

Original LanguageKorean

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