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The King
The devil made me do it.
Genres
Drama
Overview
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?
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2006-05-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
61
Vote Average
6.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Gael García Bernal
Elvis
William Hurt
David
Pell James
Malerie
Paul Dano
Paul
Laura Harring
Twyla
Derek Alvarado
Scoot
Monica Peña
Brothel Manager
Milo Addica
Bruno
Hudson Lee Long
Old Man with Hungry Dog
Cliff Stephens
Salesman
Marco Perella
Chairman
Brady Coleman
Clown
Laura Clifton
Murray
Libby Villari
Home Ec Teacher
Jason Matthews
Barton Springs Extra (uncredited)
Ike Reilly
Rum Jungle Singer
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