Down with the King

Down with the King

R 2021 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Music

Sent to the Berkshires to focus on his next album, disillusioned rap star Money Merc abruptly announces his retirement on Twitter. After Merc's announcement, his manager rushes to the countryside to lure him back into the music industry.

Directed by Diego Ongaro · Written by Xabi Molia

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Freddie Gibbs Mercury 'Money Merc' Maxwell
Bob Tarasuk Bob
Jamie Neumann Michaele
David Krumholtz Paul
Sharon Washington Darlene
Carl Volz Hardware Store Clerk
Michael 'Bucky' Pasquarella Windshield Technician
Hernan Orozco Hernan
Jared Smith Jared
Cole Tarasuk Cole
Susan Tarasuk Hardware Store Cashier
Boris Palacios Music Blogger

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