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The King and the Clown

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Dec 29, 2005
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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.

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  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    7.0
  • Vote Count
    99
  • Popularity
    10
  • Language
    한국어/조선말
  • Origin Country
    KR

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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Yoon Joo-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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