The King(1987)
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With or without money, between laughter and tears, he is still king
The 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
The King (1987) is a comedy and drama film directed by Juan Carlos Torrico, released on November 19, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Carlos Criado, Julio Marcone, Bélgica Rodas and Antonio Aguinaga. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Juan Carlos Torrico
- Writers:
- Juan Carlos Torrico
- Producers:
- Juan Carlos Torrico, María Ruiz Vivanco
- Production:
- Películas del Pacífico S.r.l
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
The King (1987) Trailer
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The King Cast & Crew
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Directed by Juan Carlos Torrico, written by Juan Carlos Torrico, produced by Juan Carlos Torrico and María Ruiz Vivanco.
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The King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King online?
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Who stars in The King?
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The main cast of The King (1987) includes Carlos Criado, Julio Marcone, Bélgica Rodas, Antonio Aguinaga and Augusto Varillas. The film was directed by Juan Carlos Torrico. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King released?
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The King was released on November 19, 1987 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The King worth watching?
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The King (1987) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King?
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