The King (2006)
Overview
A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.98 |
Directed By
James Marsh
Crew
James Marsh
Jinx Godfrey
James Marsh
Milo Addica
Jason Matthews
Max Avery Lichtenstein
Eigil Bryld
Sally Nicholaou Hamilton
Edward R. Pressman
Sharon Lomofsky
John Schmidt
Milo Addica
Kerry Barden
Billy Hopkins
Catherine Conrad
Sofia Sondervan
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Lee Hunsaker
Catherine Conrad
James Wilson
TOP CAST
Gael García Bernal
Elvis
William Hurt
David
Pell James
Malerie
Paul Dano
Paul
Laura Harring
Twyla
Derek Alvarado
Scoot
Monica Peña
Brothel Manager
Milo Addica
Bruno
Hudson Lee Long
Old Man with Hungry Dog
Cliff Stephens
Salesman
Marco Perella
Chairman
Brady Coleman
Clown
Laura Clifton
Murray
Libby Villari
Home Ec Teacher
Jason Matthews
Barton Springs Extra (uncredited)
Ike Reilly
Rum Jungle Singer
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