The King
Originally released in 2007. The King is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Matthew Saville.
Starring Stephen Curry, Shaun Micallef, and Garry McDonald
Synopsis
The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from working class Balaclava kid, through radio, TV, film, and back to TV again. It also tracks Kennedy's personal tragedies - the loneliness, the unrealised ambitions and the terrible pressures of being Australia's first homegrown superstar in the 1950s and 60s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Curry
as Graham Kennedy
Shaun Micallef
as Colin Bednall
Garry McDonald
as Nicky Whitta
Steve Bisley
as Harry M. Miller
Stephen Hall
as Bert Newton
Todd MacDonald
as Richard Croft
Bernard Curry
as John Wesley
Nick Farnell
as Norm Spencer
Donal Forde
as Geoff "Corkie" Corke
Leo Taylor
as Sir Frank Packer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Crackerjack Productions
- TV1
- Fremantle Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King about?
The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from working class Balaclava kid, through radio, TV, film, and back to TV again. ...
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Matthew Saville.
How long is The King?
The King has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The King released?
The King was released on May 20, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King?
The main cast of The King includes Stephen Curry, Shaun Micallef, Garry McDonald, Steve Bisley, Stephen Hall.