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The King and the Clown( 2005)

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Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kam Woo-sung

      Jang-sang

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      Lee Joon-gi

      Gong-gil

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      Jung Jin-young

      King Yeonsan

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      Kang Sung-yeon

      Jang Nok-su

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      Yoo Hai-jin

      Yuk-gab

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      Jang Hang-seon

      Cheo-sun

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      Jeong Seok-yong

      Chil-duk

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      Lee Seung-hun

      Pal-bok

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      Yun Ju-Sang

      Sung Hee-an

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      Choi Il-hwa

      Sung Jun

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      Shin Jung-keun

      Lee Geuk-kyun

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      Woo Hyeon

      Hong

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      Yun So-jeong

      Queen In-soo

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      Lee Young-suk

      Nobleman

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      Jeon Il-beom

      Yoon Ji-sang

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      Maeng Bong-hak

      Chief of Police

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      Jeong Dae-yong

      Shaman

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      Cho Ryun

      Mistress Uhm

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      Seo Seung-won

      Butler

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      Shin Un-seop

      Spectator 1 (uncredited)

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      Kim Jin-Su

      Namsadang Performer (uncredited)

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      Park Young-soo

      Court Jester

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • gambling
    • clown
    • based on play or musical
    • king
    • jester
    • joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
    • boys' love (bl)