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The First King (2019)

โ€œA timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,140 votes 2h 3m DramaHistory

#107 of 296 films from 2019 #1709 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Matteo Rovere ยท Written by Filippo Gravino, Francesca Manieri, Matteo Rovere

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Overview

Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.

Cast

Alessandro Borghias Remus
Alessio Lapiceas Romulus
Fabrizio Rongioneas Lars
Massimiliano Rossias Tefarie
Tania Garribbaas Satnei
Lorenzo Gleijesesas Purtnass
Vincenzo Creaas Elaxantre
Max Malatestaas Veltur
Fiorenzo Mattuas Mamercus
Gabriel Montesias Adieis
Antonio Orlandoas Erennis
Vincenzo Pirrottaas Cai
Michael Schermias Aranth
Ludovico Succioas Marce

Facts

Release dateJanuary 31, 2019
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History
Original titleIl primo re
LanguageLA
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$2,440,478 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt7278824

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Questions

How long is The First King?
The First King runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The First King worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,140 votes, which places it #107 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 64%) and #1709 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The First King?
The First King was directed by Matteo Rovere. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Italian Race (2016).
Who stars in The First King?
Alessandro Borghi as Remus; Alessio Lapice as Romulus; Fabrizio Rongione as Lars; Massimiliano Rossi as Tefarie; Tania Garribba as Satnei; Lorenzo Gleijeses as Purtnass.
Where can I watch the trailer for The First King?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/194791.

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