Thai historical epic THE KING MAKER – out now on UK DVD – is the true story of a murderous queen, who, in 16th century Siam, plotted the murder of her husband so her lover could accede to the throne. Starring former UK boxing contender Gary Stretch and noted British thesp John-Rhys Davies.
The King Maker (cert. 15) will be released on DVD (£15.99) by Anchor Bay Entertainment on 21st March 2011. Features include trailer and 2.0 stereo and 5.1 Dolby audio options.
GARY STRETCH
THE KING MAKER represents a lead role for Gary Stretch whose ecletic career has taken in professional boxing, film roles and, if you have the time for a quick Youtube search, the kind of meditation videos that Steven Seagal would probably endorse.
His acting credits include the critically acclaimed Dead Men’s Shoes and major Hollywood Multiplex movies like Alexander and World Trade Centre. The King Maker represents a chance to star in a movie with respected British thesp John Rhys-Davies. Like many a good journeyman actor in recent years, he’s also been dragged into the orbit of the giant killer fish shlock currently astounding TV viewers and DVD maniacs, with an upcoming apperence in Megashark Vs Crocosarus also in the offing.
