The King and the Clown

2005

119 min

7.0

Ends at

Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.

Budget

$0

Genre

Drama, History, Thriller

Director

Lee Joon-ik

Country

South Korea

Cast & Crew

Kam Woo-sung

Lee Joon-gi

Jung Jin-young

Kang Sung-yeon

Yoo Hai-jin

Jang Hang-seon

Jeong Seok-yong

Lee Seung-hun

Yoon Joo-sang

Choi Il-hwa

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The King and the Clown

Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng and Gong-gil, are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers.

  • Kam Woo-sung

  • Lee Joon-gi

  • Jung Jin-young

  • Kang Sung-yeon

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