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The Mad Kings (2015): Cast

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The Mad Kings is a 2015 drama directed by Laurent Laffargue, starring Sergi López as Jeannot, Céline Sallette and Romane Bohringer. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

The Mad Kings (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
CNC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mad Kings About?

The premise of The Mad Kings without spoilers.

In a small town in southwestern France, life revolves around camaraderie, nights of drinking, and shared stories. Here, the men consider themselves kings. However, the peaceful existence is disrupted when Jeannot returns from prison, determined to reclaim Chantal, the woman he loves. While he was incarcerated, she has moved in with the local butcher, setting off a chain of events reminiscent of a Greek tragedy unfolding in a Western setting.

The Mad Kings Themes & Keywords

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  • jail sentence
  • amputated finger
  • axe attack
  • jealous rage
  • drinking spree
  • urinate into water
  • homosexual
  • french kiss
  • butcher shop
  • directing theater drama
  • swimming pool
  • destructive sexual desire
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  • hot summer
  • beretta 92 pistol
  • red roses
  • carnival
  • fireworks
  • forced kiss
  • fistfight
  • car accident
  • hospitalization
  • steal money
  • pastis
  • shot in head
  • acting audition
  • love
  • desire
  • nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • gay character
  • gay interest
  • gay
Cast & crew

The Mad Kings Cast & Characters

Sergi López leads the cast as Jeannot, with Céline Sallette as Chantal and Romane Bohringer as Marie-Jo. Directed by Laurent Laffargue; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Mad Kings

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Details

The Mad Kings Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Casteljaloux” and “世界之王”.

Also known as
  • Casteljaloux
  • 世界之王

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FAQ

The Mad Kings FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mad Kings, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mad Kings?

The Mad Kings runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Mad Kings released?

The Mad Kings was released on September 23, 2015.

Who directed The Mad Kings?

The Mad Kings was directed by Laurent Laffargue.

More films by Laurent Laffargue

Who is in the cast of The Mad Kings?

The Mad Kings stars Sergi López as Jeannot, Céline Sallette as Chantal and Romane Bohringer as Marie-Jo, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Mad Kings have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mad Kings has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mad Kings in?

The original language of The Mad Kings is French.

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