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King of the World (2006)

Original title: Koning Van De Wereld

2006-12-06 · 1h 45m · NL
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Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.

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Guido HenderickxDirectorMarc DiddenWriter

Top billed cast

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Kevin JanssensKevin JanssensStan VandewalleKoen De BouwKoen De BouwRomain VandewalleJan DecleirJan DecleirMaxNatali BroodsNatali BroodsJulieJosse De PauwJosse De PauwOom Platon

Keywords

World war iiSportsBoxingCuba

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Sports · BoxingMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · Romance · World War IiDirector preference344649

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Frequently asked questions about King of the World

What is King of the World about?

Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.

How long is King of the World?

King of the World has a runtime of 105 minutes.