King(1978)
King Synopsis
The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister in the South of the 1950s until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
King (1978) is a drama series that premiered on February 12, 1978, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett and Roscoe Lee Browne. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-02-12
- Last aired:
- 1978-02-14
- Producers:
- Edward S. Feldman
King (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for King before you start streaming.
King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Winfield
as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cicely Tyson
as Coretta Scott King
Tony Bennett
as Tony Bennett
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Philip Harrison
Lonny Chapman
as Chief Frank Holloman
Ossie Davis
as Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
Cliff DeYoung
as Robert F. Kennedy
Al Freeman Jr.
as Damon Lockwood
Clu Gulager
as William Sullivan
Steven Hill
as Stanley Levison
William Jordan
as John F. Kennedy
Warren J. Kemmerling
as Lyndon Johnson
Key crew
Executive produced by Edward S. Feldman.
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King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream King?
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How many seasons of King are there?
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King has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 12, 1978.
Is King still running?
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No. King is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 14, 1978.
Who is in the cast of King?
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King (1978) stars Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne and Lonny Chapman. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is King any good?
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King (1978) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the King trailer?
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The official King trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.