The King and the Clown (2005)
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.
Director: Lee Joon-ik
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: December 29, 2005
Cast
- 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
- Jang Hang-seon - Cheo-sun
- Jeong Seok-yong - Chil-duk
- Lee Seung-hun - Pal-bok
- Yoon Joo-Sang - Sung Hee-an
- Choi Il-hwa - Sung Jun
Screenplay
- Choi Seok-hwan
- Kim Tae-woong (Original Story)
Music: Lee Byung-woo
Cinematography: Ji Gil-woong
Editing: Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Production: Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
friendship, jealousy, gambling, suicide attempt, clown, palace, based on play or musical, historical figure, royalty, bromance, historical fiction, king, jester, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), boys' love (bl)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King and the Clown 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 directed The King and the Clown?
- The King and the Clown was directed by Lee Joon-ik.
- Who stars in The King and the Clown?
- The King and the Clown stars Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon, Yoo Hai-jin, Jang Hang-seon.
- How long is The King and the Clown?
- The King and the Clown has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is The King and the Clown?
- The King and the Clown is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was The King and the Clown produced?
- The King and the Clown was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of The King and the Clown?
- The themes of The King and the Clown include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Epic Historical Stories.