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THE KING (2005)

"The devil made me do it."

Status: Released

Synopsis: A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?

Director: James Marsh
Writer: Milo Addica, James Marsh

Cast: Gael García Bernal (Elvis Valderez), Pell James (Malerie Sandow), William Hurt (Pastor David Sandow), Laura Harring (Twyla Sandow), Paul Dano (Paul Sandow)