King of the World (2006)

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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.

Director: Guido Henderickx
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
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Screenplay

Original Language: nl

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

sports, cuba, world war ii, boxing

More Films by Director: Guido Henderickx
More Films in Genre: Drama, War, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King of the World 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 true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.
Who directed King of the World?
King of the World was directed by Guido Henderickx.
Who stars in King of the World?
King of the World stars Kevin Janssens, Koen De Bouw, Jan Decleir, Natali Broods, Josse De Pauw.
How long is King of the World?
King of the World has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is King of the World?
King of the World is a Drama, War, Romance film.
What are the themes of King of the World?
The themes of King of the World include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories.