Jesters: The Game Changers

Aug 21, 2019

1h 48m

★ 6.4

With a flick of their finger, history turns!

Overview

A gang of clowns is hired by an unpopular king to serve as propagandists who fabricate positive rumors and stage miracles to improve his personal image.

Genres

History

Comedy

Production Companies

Simplex Films

Warner Bros. Korea

Jesters: The Game Changers Trailers

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Cast

Deok-ho

Cho Jin-woong

Han Myeong-hoi

Son Hyun-joo

King Se-jo

Park Hee-soon

Hong-chil

Ko Chang-seok

Geun-deok

Kim Seul-gi

Jin-sang

Yoon Park

Pa-poong

Kim Min-seok

Hong Yoon-sung

Choi Won-young

Mal-bo

Choi Gwi-hwa

Fat Lady

Lee Gook-ju

Wongaksa Temple wife

Jo Eun-joo

alley flower rain people (uncredited)

Park Young-bok

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