King and the Clown (2005)
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
2005 · 2h 1m · Drama, History, Thriller
Genres: 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.
Director: Lee Joon-ik
Writers: Choi Seok-hwan
Music by: Lee Byung-woo
Cinematography: Ji Gil-woong
Editor: Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Rated 7/10 by 120 viewers
Cast
Kam Woo-sung as Jang-sangLee Joon-gi as Gong-gilJung Jin-young as King YeonsanKang Sung-yeon as Jang Nok-suYoo Hai-jin as Yuk-gabJang Hang-seon as Cheo-sunJeong Seok-yong as Chil-dukLee Seung-hun as Pal-bokYun Ju-sang as Sung Hee-anChoi Il-hwa as Sung JunShin Jung-keun as Lee Geuk-kyunWoo Hyeon as HongMore like this
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