King and the Clown(2005)
왕의 남자
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
King and the Clown 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.
King and the Clown (2005) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Lee Joon-ik, released on December 29, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young and Kang Sung-yeon. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Joon-ik
- Writers:
- Choi Seok-hwan, Kim Tae-woong
- Producers:
- Lee Joon-ik, Jeong Jin-wan
- Cinematographer:
- Ji Gil-woong
- Composer:
- Lee Byung-woo
- Production:
- Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
- Status:
- Released
King and the Clown (2005) Trailer
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King and the Clown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kam Woo-sung
as Jang-sang
Lee Joon-gi
as Gong-gil
Jung Jin-young
as King Yeonsan
Kang Sung-yeon
as Jang Nok-su
Yoo Hai-jin
as Yuk-gab
Jang Hang-seon
as Cheo-sun
Jeong Seok-yong
as Chil-duk
Lee Seung-hun
as Pal-bok
Yun Ju-sang
as Sung Hee-an
Choi Il-hwa
as Sung Jun
Shin Jung-keun
as Lee Geuk-kyun
Woo Hyeon
as Hong
Key crew
Directed by Lee Joon-ik, written by Choi Seok-hwan and Kim Tae-woong, produced by Lee Joon-ik and Jeong Jin-wan.
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King and the Clown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 121 ratings.
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King and the Clown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King and the Clown online?
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King and the Clown (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King and the Clown?
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The main cast of King and the Clown (2005) includes Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon and Yoo Hai-jin. The film was directed by Lee Joon-ik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King and the Clown released?
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King and the Clown was released on December 29, 2005 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is King and the Clown worth watching?
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King and the Clown (2005) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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