King and the Clown(2005)
“Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.”
Overview
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.
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Studio
Cineworld
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
Korean
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Cineworld • Cinema Service • Eagle Pictures
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Where can I watch King and the Clown?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King and the Clown (2005).
What is King and the Clown about?▼
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.
Who directed King and the Clown?▼
King and the Clown was directed by Lee Joon-ik and released in 2005. It is a drama, history, thriller film.
How long is King and the Clown?▼
King and the Clown has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in King and the Clown?▼
The cast of King and the Clown includes 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 and more.
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