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The King
“The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.”
6.3 / 10• 2018• 1h 47m•R• English
Documentary
Storyline
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Cast & Crew
Alec Baldwin
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LeadTB
Tony Brown
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James Carville
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Maggie Clifford
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Chuck D
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RF
Radney Foster
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PG
Patricia Gaines
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Mary Gauthier
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eugene Jarecki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The King is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
