The King and the Clown(2005)
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
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.
Movie: The King and the Clown
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jang-sang
Gong-gil
King Yeonsan
Jang Nok-su
Yuk-gab
Cheo-sun
Chil-duk
Pal-bok
Sung Hee-an
Sung Jun
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