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King of the World

20061h 45mGuido Henderickx

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Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.

DramaWarRomance
SportsCubaWorld War IiBoxing

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What is King of the World (2006) about?

Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come…

Who stars in King of the World?

King of the World stars Kevin Janssens (Stan Vandewalle), Koen De Bouw (Romain Vandewalle), Jan Decleir (Max), Natali Broods (Julie), Josse De Pauw (Oom Platon). The film was directed by Guido Henderickx.

How long is King of the World?

King of the World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006.

Where can I watch King of the World?

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