The King

Director: James Marsh

Cast: Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano, Laura Harring

(ThinkFilm, 2005) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: (Limited release)

UK theatrical release date: 19 May 2006 (Limited release)

[22 June 2006]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

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