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I Am a King

Based On the book by Mark Twain

I Am the King (Korean: 나는 왕이로소이다, also known as I Am a King) is a 2012 South Korean historical comedy film, starring Ju Ji-hoon, Park Yeong-gyu, Baek Yoon-sik, Byun Hee-bong, Kim Soo-ro and Lee Hanee. Inspired by Mark Twain's 1881 novel The Prince and the Pauper, the film is set in the Joseon period with Ju playing the dual role of a king and a beggar. It was released on August 8, 2012 and ran for 120 minutes.

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Release date:
2012
Director:
Jang Gyu-seong
Cast:
Ju Ji-hoon
Genre:
Drama, Comedy
Country:
South Korea
Language:
Korean
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Book vs Film

Cover of The Prince and the Pauper
The Book · 1881

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

★ 3.8 / 5 39 ratings · Open Library
Poster for I Am a King
The Film · 2012

I Am a King

Jang Gyu-seong

★ 5.8 / 10 335 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 131 years after publication.

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