The King Maker (2005): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, The King Maker is an action, drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm film directed by Lek Kitaparaporn, running about 100 minutes. “A warrior's path. A king's destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1547 reist der Portugiese Fernando De Gama nach Südostasien, um in die Dienst des Königreichs von Lanna zu treten. Ein Sturm versenkt sein Schiff, doch er überlebt. Er wird von arabischen Sklavenhändlern gerettet und nach Ayutthaya in Siam gebracht. Dort kauft ihn die schöne Maria, Tochter des Portugiesen Phillippe Del Tores. In der Schlacht gegen Lanna zeigt Fernando solchen Mut, dass er mit seinem siamesischen Freund Tong zum Leibwächter des Königs ernannt wird. Dessen Frau Sudachan plant derweil die Ermordung des Königs und seines Sohnes Yodfa, um mit ihrem Geliebten Phan den Thron zu besteigen.
Who’s in it. The King Maker stars Gary Stretch as Fernando De Gamma, John Rhys-Davies as Phillippe, Cindy Burbridge as Maria and Cynthia Carmen as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The King Maker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King Maker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King Maker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The King Maker (2005)?
- In USA, The King Maker is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King Maker worth watching?
- The King Maker holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, abenteuer and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King Maker?
- The King Maker stars Gary Stretch, John Rhys-Davies, Cindy Burbridge, Cynthia Carmen and Dom Hetrakul.
- When was The King Maker released?
- The King Maker was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.