The King

The King

2023 · 101 min · Action, Fantasy

A legendary deity who defends the poor squares off with a ruthless police chief when he reincarnates as a crime boss devoted to wealth redistribution.

Directed by Ibrahim Yekini Itele · Written by Tope Adebayo

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