The King is a 2005 co-produced UK and American 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 is deeply rooted in a Southern Gothic style and features themes similar to those in Greek Tragedy. It was written by its British director James Marsh and also by Milo Addica, the Academy Award nominated writer of Monster's Ball and Birth. Starring Gael García Bernal, who received strong critical acclaim for his portrayal of the main character, Elvis, it also stars William Hurt and Pell James.... A U.S. Navy enlisted man, Elvis Valderez , is discharged and purchases a used car to travel to his “home” in Corpus Christi, Texas. Elvis arrives at the church of Pastor David Sandow . He watches his sermon from the back of the church and then follows him and his family, including his wife Twyla , son Paul and daughter Malerie , to their home. Pastor Sandow confronts Elvis, who shows him a snapshot of his mother Yolanda, with whom he had relations many years ago before becoming a Christian.
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| Release date: | November 25, 2005 |
| Directed by: | James Marsh |
| Runtime: | 105 Minutes |
| Producer: | Milo Addica |
| Editor: | Jinx Godfrey |
| Music by: | Max Avery Lichtenstein |
| Cinematography: | Eigil Bryld |
| Screenplay by: | Milo Addica, James Marsh |
| Estimated budget: | $1,600,000 |