The King

The King

The devil made me do it.

R 2006 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller

When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

Directed by James Marsh · Written by Milo Addica

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