The King Is Alive(2000)
As the sand shifts... madness nears.
The King Is Alive Synopsis
Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
The King Is Alive (2000) is a drama film directed by Kristian Levring, released on May 11, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Bradley. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Kristian Levring
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Anders Thomas Jensen, Kristian Levring
- Producers:
- Malene Blenkov, Vibeke Windeløv, Svend Abrahamsen
- Cinematographer:
- Jens Schlosser
- Production:
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR, Newmarket Capital Group, Good Machine, TV 2, YLE
- Status:
- Released
The King Is Alive (2000) Trailer
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The King Is Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Romane Bohringer
as Catherine
David Calder
as Charles
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Gina
David Bradley
as Henry
Brion James
as Ashley
Miles Anderson
as Jack
Bruce Davison
as Ray
Janet McTeer
as Liz
- Peter Khubeke
Peter Khubeke
as Kanana
Chris Walker
as Paul
Vusi Kunene
as Moses
Lia Williams
as Amanda
Key crew
Directed by Kristian Levring, written by William Shakespeare, Anders Thomas Jensen and Kristian Levring, produced by Malene Blenkov, Vibeke Windeløv and Svend Abrahamsen.
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The King Is Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 37 ratings.
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The King Is Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King Is Alive online?
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The King Is Alive (2000) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King Is Alive?
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The main cast of The King Is Alive (2000) includes Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley and Brion James. The film was directed by Kristian Levring. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King Is Alive released?
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The King Is Alive was released on May 11, 2000 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The King Is Alive worth watching?
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The King Is Alive (2000) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King Is Alive?
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