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The King Is Alive

R20001h 50mKristian Levring
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 52
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"As the sand shifts... madness nears."

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

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What is The King Is Alive (2000) about?

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

Who stars in The King Is Alive?

The King Is Alive stars Romane Bohringer (Catherine), David Calder (Charles), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Gina), David Bradley (Henry), Brion James (Ashley). The film was directed by Kristian Levring.

How long is The King Is Alive?

The King Is Alive has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is The King Is Alive worth watching?

The King Is Alive holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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