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King and the Clown
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King and the Clown

2005-12-29 · 121 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · History · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Lee Joon-ik
Production companies
Cineworld, Cinema Service, Eagle Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kam Woo-sungKam Woo-sungJang-sang
Lee Joon-giLee Joon-giGong-gil
Jung Jin-youngJung Jin-youngKing Yeonsan
Kang Sung-yeonKang Sung-yeonJang Nok-su
Yoo Hai-jinYoo Hai-jinYuk-gab
Jang Hang-seonJang Hang-seonCheo-sun
Jeong Seok-yongJeong Seok-yongChil-duk
Lee Seung-hunLee Seung-hunPal-bok
Yun Ju-sangYun Ju-sangSung Hee-an
Choi Il-hwaChoi Il-hwaSung Jun
Shin Jung-keunShin Jung-keunLee Geuk-kyun
Woo HyeonWoo HyeonHong
Yun So-jeongYun So-jeongQueen In-soo
Lee Young-sukLee Young-sukNobleman
Jeon Il-beomYoon Ji-sang
Maeng Bong-hakMaeng Bong-hakChief of Police
Jeong Dae-yongJeong Dae-yongShaman
Cho RyunCho RyunMistress Uhm
Seo Seung-wonSeo Seung-wonButler
Shin Un-seopShin Un-seopSpectator 1

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