The King

The devil made me do it.

6.0/1020061h 45mReleased

Drama

When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharge from the Navy, he heads to the small town of Corpus Christi in Texas. There he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

Released: May 5, 2006

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Gael García Bernal

Elvis

William Hurt

David

Pell James

Malerie

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