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The King
The King

The King

The devil made me do it.

Genres

Drama

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A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

105 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

05 May 2006

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Elvis

William Hurt

William Hurt

David

Pell James

Pell James

Malerie

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Paul

Laura Harring

Laura Harring

Twyla

Derek Alvarado

Derek Alvarado

Scoot

Monica Peña

Monica Peña

Brothel Manager

Milo Addica

Milo Addica

Bruno

Hudson Lee Long

Hudson Lee Long

Old Man with Hungry Dog

Cliff Stephens

Cliff Stephens

Salesman

Marco Perella

Marco Perella

Chairman

Brady Coleman

Brady Coleman

Clown

Laura Clifton

Laura Clifton

Murray

Libby Villari

Libby Villari

Home Ec Teacher

Jason Matthews

Jason Matthews

Barton Springs Extra (uncredited)

Ike Reilly

Ike Reilly

Rum Jungle Singer

Veronica Bernal

Veronica Bernal

Elvis' Girl

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