A King and His Movie (1986): Cast & Plot
A King and His Movie is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Carlos Sorin, starring Julio Chávez as David, Ulises Dumont and Miguel Dedovich. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Carlos Sorin
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Carlos Sorín Cine S.A.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A King and His Movie About?
The premise of A King and His Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Buenos Aires director, obsessed with the legend of the King of Patagonia and Araucania, embarks on making a film about it. He endures financial woes, technical glitches, misfortunes and cast desertions, taking a second‑rate troupe to Patagonia. When the producer and crew abandon him, he completes the movie alone amid a surreal, mad landscape.
A King and His Movie Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- gay character
- gay sex
- prostitute
- patagonia
- king
- actor
- mapuche indian
- native american
- filmmaking
- film within a film
- argentina
- surrealism
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- carnival
- mannequin
- police
- costume
- priest
- ghost
- orphan
- disguise
A King and His Movie Cast & Characters
Julio Chávez leads the cast as David, with Ulises Dumont as Arturo and Miguel Dedovich as Oso. Directed by Carlos Sorin; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Carlos Sorin
- Julio Chávez as David
- Ulises Dumont as Arturo
- Miguel Dedovich as Oso
- Jesús Berenguer as Gerente 1
Also Starring in A King and His Movie
· 28 more- Ana María Giunta Madama
- Villanueva Cosse Desfontaine
- Roxana Berco Lucía
- Felipe Méndez Gerente 2
- Hilda Rey Madre
- Carlos Rivkin Rogelio
- Ricardo Hamlin Maxi
- Diego Varzi Subsecretario
- David Llewellyn Lachaise
- Rubén Szuchmacher Interprete
- Ivan Grey Padre
- Aldo Piccione Representante 2
- Rubén Santagada Anunciador
- Marilia Paranhos Lula
- Eduardo Hernández Rosales
- Marcela Luppi Maquilladora
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- Rubén Patagonia Quillapan
- Victoria Lustig Artesana
- Omar Tiberti Antonio
- Alicia Dolinsky Mujer fiesta
- Cesar García Bonanno
- Sergio Raso Asistente
- Susana Tanco Laura
- Fernando Bravo Periodista
- Alicia Curmona Asistente
- Susana Sixto Mujer
- Guillermo Schaft Hijo
- Jorge Vela Representante 1
More from Carlos Sorin
More films directed by Carlos Sorin, best-rated first: Intimate Stories, Bombón: El Perro, Notes for My Son and Joel.
A King and His Movie Plot Summary
What happens in A King and His Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film follows David Vass, an obsessed filmmaker determined to craft an epic portrait of the French adventurer Orelie-Antoine de Tounens, who in the 19th century assumed the title of King of Patagonia and Araucania. From the outset, Vass treats his project as both a personal quest and a high-stakes gamble with money, time, and artistic integrity on the line.
Full summary
The whole story of A King and His Movie, scene by scene
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Which historical figure does David Vass set out to portray in his epic film?
A King and His Movie Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La película del rey” and “La película del rey - C'era una volta un re”.
- Also known as
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- La película del rey
- La película del rey - C'era una volta un re
- 왕과 그의 영화
- 国王和电影
- 國王和電影
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A King and His Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A King and His Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A King and His Movie?
A King and His Movie runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was A King and His Movie released?
A King and His Movie was released on August 28, 1986.
Who directed A King and His Movie?
A King and His Movie was directed by Carlos Sorin.
More films by Carlos Sorin Who is in the cast of A King and His Movie?
A King and His Movie stars Julio Chávez as David, Ulises Dumont as Arturo and Miguel Dedovich as Oso, among 32 credited actors.
Does A King and His Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. A King and His Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A King and His Movie in?
The original language of A King and His Movie is Spanish.
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