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King and the Clown

20052h 1mLee Joon-ik
IMDb 7.3
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"Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy."

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.

DramaHistoryThriller
FriendshipJealousyGamblingSuicide AttemptClownPalaceBased On Play Or MusicalHistorical FigureRoyaltyBromance

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What is King and the Clown (2005) 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 stars in King and the Clown?

King and the Clown stars Kam Woo-sung (Jang-sang), Lee Joon-gi (Gong-gil), Jung Jin-young (King Yeonsan), Kang Sung-yeon (Jang Nok-su), Yoo Hai-jin (Yuk-gab). The film was directed by Lee Joon-ik.

How long is King and the Clown?

King and the Clown has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2005.

Is King and the Clown worth watching?

King and the Clown holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama, History, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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