Overview

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

Cast

Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley, Brion James, Miles Anderson, Bruce Davison, Janet McTeer

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What is "The King Is Alive" about?

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

When was "The King Is Alive" released?

The King Is Alive was released in 2000.

Who stars in "The King Is Alive"?

The cast includes Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley.