The King

The King

105 mins | Drama | May 5, 2006

A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?

The King

105 mins | Drama | May 5, 2006

The King
A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers ContentFilm, FilmFour
Original title The King
Directors James Marsh
Writers James Marsh, Milo Addica

Cast

William Hurt

as David

Pell James

as Malerie

Paul Dano

as Paul

Laura Harring

as Twyla

Derek Alvarado

as Scoot

Monica Peña

as Brothel Manager

Milo Addica

as Bruno

Hudson Lee Long

as Old Man with Hungry Dog

Cliff Stephens

as Salesman

Marco Perella

as Chairman

Brady Coleman

as Clown

Laura Clifton

as Murray

Libby Villari

as Home Ec Teacher

Jason Matthews

as Barton Springs Extra (uncredited)