The King is a 2005 co-produced UK and American drama about a troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, who goes to Corpus Christi, Texas, in search of the father he's never met.

The film is deeply rooted in a Southern Gothic style and features themes similar to those in Greek Tragedy. It was written by its British director James Marsh and also by Milo Addica, the Academy Award nominated writer of Monster's Ball and Birth. Starring Gael García Bernal, who received strong critical acclaim for his portrayal of the main character, Elvis, it also stars William Hurt and Pell James.
A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?

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