---
title: 'The King (2005)'
type: 'film'
director: 'James Marsh'
released: '2005-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 105
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Thriller'
countries:
  - 'United Kingdom'
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-king-2005'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396688/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The King (2005)

2005 · 105 min · Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom, United States


## Synopsis

The King is a 2005 drama film about a troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, who goes to Corpus Christi, Texas, in search of the father he's never met. The film stars Gael García Bernal, who received strong critical acclaim for his portrayal of the main character Elvis, as well as William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano and Laura Harring.

## Credits

- **Director:** [James Marsh](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-marsh)
- **Screenplay:** [James Marsh](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-marsh)
- **Director of Photography:** [Eigil Bryld](https://cinepixo.com/people/eigil-bryld)

## Cast

- [Paul Dano](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-dano)
- [William Damaged](https://cinepixo.com/people/william-damaged)
- [Pell James](https://cinepixo.com/people/pell-james)
- [Laura Harring](https://cinepixo.com/people/laura-harring)
- [Milo Addica](https://cinepixo.com/people/milo-addica)
- [Gael García Bernal](https://cinepixo.com/people/gael-garcia-bernal)

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