The White King (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The White King is a 2016 sci-fi drama directed by Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel, starring Ross Partridge as Peter, Lorenzo Allchurch and Agyness Deyn. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $14,074 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Directors
- Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Proton Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The White King About?
The premise of The White King without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a harsh, isolated dictatorship, twelve-year-old Djata enjoys a carefree life until his father, Peter, is imprisoned by the government. Branded as traitors, Djata and his mother, Hannah, face immense hardship. Determined to reunite with his father, the boy embarks on a journey fueled by resilience and a refusal to surrender to despair, confronting the challenges of a repressive regime.
The White King Cast & Characters
Ross Partridge leads the cast as Peter, with Lorenzo Allchurch as Djata and Agyness Deyn as Hannah. Directed by Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alex Helfrecht
- Co-director Jörg Tittel
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Ross Partridge as Peter - Lorenzo Allchurch as Djata
- Agyness Deyn as Hannah
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Pickaxe
Also Starring in The White King
· 6 more- Greta Scacchi General Meade
- Jonathan Pryce Colonel Fitz
- Fiona Shaw Kathrin Fitz
- Olivia Williams Sophia (voice)
- Clare-Hope Ashitey Gaby
- Vilmos Heim Frunza Boy
More from Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel
One more film directed by Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel: Nyet!.
The White King Plot Summary
What happens in The White King from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian realm called Homeland, Djata, Lorenzo Allchurch, is a 12-year-old who grows up under a ruthless dictatorship that keeps the outside world far from his door. His father, Peter, Ross Partridge, explains the regime’s harsh truth and speaks of a fabled treasure guarded by Pickaxe, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson. When two government agents seize Peter, Djata’s family is branded traitors by the state and by many neighbors, forcing them to confront the regime’s iron grip and the peril it creates for their lives, with Hannah, Agyness Deyn standing beside him as his mother and protector.
Full summary
The whole story of The White King, scene by scene
The White King Box Office
The White King grossed $14,074 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.1K
- International
- $14.1K
The White King Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The White King.
How Well Do You Know The White King?
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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How old is Djata, the main character?
Cars in The White King
9 cars on screen, including the 2003 Cadillac CTS and the 2010 Gamma RDO-3921 Komondor.
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2003 Cadillac CTS Important role -
2010 Gamma RDO-3921 Komondor Minor role -
1984 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W460 Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The White King Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “A fehér király” and “Белый Король”.
- Also known as
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- A fehér király
- Белый Король
- Beyaz Kral
- Biały król
- El Rey blanco
- 白国王
- 화이트 킹
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The White King FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The White King, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The White King?
The White King runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The White King released?
The White King was released on June 18, 2016.
Who directed The White King?
The White King was directed by Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel.
More films by Alex Helfrecht Who is in the cast of The White King?
The White King stars Ross Partridge as Peter, Lorenzo Allchurch as Djata and Agyness Deyn as Hannah, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The White King make at the box office?
The White King grossed $14,074 worldwide.
Does The White King have a post-credit scene?
No. The White King has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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