The King Maker (2005): Cast & Plot
The King Maker is a 2005 action drama directed by Lek Kitaparaporn, starring Gary Stretch as Fernando De Gamma, Michael Hardie and Cindy Sirinya Bishop. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Lek Kitaparaporn
- Original language
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Thai - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The King Maker About?
The premise of The King Maker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1547, Portuguese adventurer Fernando de Gama sails to the Orient seeking his father's murderer. An Indian Ocean storm sinks his ship, leaving him survivor. He washes ashore on a tropical beach, is captured by Arab slavers, and taken to Ayutthaya, Siam, where he is offered for sale as a slave, sparking his quest for vengeance.
The King Maker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mercenary
- mariticide
- murder of a child
- 16th century
- arab slaver
- arabian
- 1540s
- king
- queen
- soldier
- siam
- arab
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- slavery
- portuguese
- poison
- orient
- kingdom
- river battle
- wire fu
- stylized violence
- two man army
- opening action scene
- blood splatter
- blood
- seppuku
- disarming someone
- duel
- flintlock pistol
- flintlock rifle
- musket
- ninjitsu
- katana sword
- fencing
- swashbuckler
- sword duel
- flashback
- fistfight
- brawl
- dual wield
- axe throwing
- axe fight
- martial art
- ayutthaya thailand
- witch
- thailand
- sword
- sword fight
- spear
- slave trade
- shipwreck
The King Maker Cast & Characters
Gary Stretch leads the cast as Fernando De Gamma, with Michael Hardie as Fernando as a child and Cindy Sirinya Bishop as Maria. Directed by Lek Kitaparaporn; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lek Kitaparaporn
- Gary Stretch as Fernando De Gamma
- Michael Hardie as Fernando as a child
- Cindy Sirinya Bishop as Maria
- John Rhys-Davies as Phillippe
Also Starring in The King Maker
· 32 more- Nirut Sirijanya King Chairacha
- Dam Datsakorn King of lanna
- Dom Haetrakul Tong
- Yoe Hassadeevichit Queen Sudachan
- Fei Gao Flying ninja
- Charlie Trairat Prince Yod Fa
- Oliver Poupart Lord Chakkraphat
- Tanapol Chuksrida Mandarin #1
- Akara Amarttayakul Pan Bud Sri Thep
- Damian Mavis Portugese soldier / Village dancer
- Dean Alexandrou Ninja
- Byron Bishop Scar-Face Ninja
- Peter Maiocchi Singha
- Amara Asavananda Yai Jun
- Shaun Delaney Fernando's Father
- Cameron Roberts Drummer boy
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- Korawij devahastin na Ayudhya Nobleman
- Thanet Chimpol Dang
- Korawit Devahastin Nobleman
- Emma Fernando's mother
- Nate Harrison Portugese Soldier
- Prasita Katirattanachai Tong's daughter
- Rattanaporn Klongkan Maria's maid
- Faisal Zakaria Mohamed Queen's bodyguard
- Daniel Patrick O'Neill Portuguese Soldier
- Francisco Pereira Antonio
- Uraiwan Phattanasilp Malee
- Antonio Pineda Don Vincenti
- Mark Sobels Father Pedro
- Colin Stevens Portugese soldier
- Nicolas Torio Mandarin #2
- John Winters Andreas, the young soldier
The King Maker Plot Summary
What happens in The King Maker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fernando de Gama, Gary Stretch, is a Portuguese soldier who survives a brutal shipwreck only to wash ashore on the coast of Siam. After a harrowing escape from a lurking crocodile, he is captured by Arab slave traders and dragged to Ayutthaya, where he is auctioned off. In a furious burst of strength, he breaks his bonds, defeats his captors, and sparks a chaotic, high-stakes chase that snakes through the ancient city’s bustling streets and temple-lined back alleys.
Full summary
The whole story of The King Maker, scene by scene
The King Maker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The King Maker.
How Well Do You Know The King Maker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Portuguese protagonist who survives the shipwreck?
The King Maker Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan” and “กบฎท้าวศรีสุดาจันทร์”.
- Also known as
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- The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan
- กบฎท้าวศรีสุดาจันทร์
- A kelet zsoldosa
- กบฏท้าวศรีสุดาจัน
- Das Königreich der Drachen
- A Espada do Rei
- The Warrior King
- Der Soldat des Königs
- ממליך המלכים
- Слуга короля
- Král dobyvatel
- Guardião Real
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- El Guerrero
- Królewski Strażnik
- 王后秘史
- Son Savaşçı
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The King Maker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The King Maker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The King Maker?
The King Maker runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The King Maker released?
The King Maker was released on October 20, 2005.
Who directed The King Maker?
The King Maker was directed by Lek Kitaparaporn.
Who is in the cast of The King Maker?
The King Maker stars Gary Stretch as Fernando De Gamma, Michael Hardie as Fernando as a child and Cindy Sirinya Bishop as Maria, among 36 credited actors.
Does The King Maker have a post-credit scene?
No. The King Maker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The King Maker in?
The original language of The King Maker is Thai.
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