The King
1987, Spanish. Directed by Juan Carlos Torrico.
With or without money, between laughter and tears, he is still king
Perico leaves the orphanage. Innocent and naive, he falls into the hands of people who rob him, but he is saved by Pepe, a roguish boy with a good heart. With him he begins a friendship that will lead him to different adventures, among which he will meet love, music and his idol Vico and his band Karicia
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 November 1987
- Original title
- El Rey
- Country
- Peru
- Written by
- Juan Carlos Torrico
- Budget
- $100K
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How long is The King?
The King runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The King have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The King on?
The King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King?
If you liked The King, try Official Competition, Don't Think Twice, The People Upstairs.
Who directed The King?
The King (1987) was directed by Juan Carlos Torrico and stars Carlos Criado, Julio Marcone, Bélgica Rodas.