The King Maker

The King Maker Thai , or The Rebellion of Queen Sudachan, is a 2005 Thai historical drama film set during the Ayutthaya kingdom. With a storyline that shares many similarities to 2001s The Legend of Suriyothai, The King Makers plot focuses on a Portuguese mercenary Gary Stretch in the service of the Siamese court. Produced by David Winters, it was the first Englishlanguage Thai film production since the 1941 film, King of the White Elephant, produced by Pridi Phanomyong. This was also the first Thai film sold to a Major film studio.

Eventually, he is brought under control, but not before he is captured the attention of a Eurasian beauty, Maria, who buys him his freedom back. After recovering from his recapture, Maria brings Fernando to meet her father, Phillippe. Fernando immediately recognizes Phillippe as the man who killed Fernandos father many years ago, whom Fernando has been seeking on a lifetime quest for revenge.But there are bigger battles to be fought. Fernando and his Portuguese compatriots are pressed into the service of King Chairacha, who has to go into battle. It is a multinational taskforce, not only including Portuguese mercenaries, but also samurai warriors likely Christians expelled from Japan. In battle, Fernando bonds with a Thai warrior named Tong. They distinguish themselves by saving the King from an assassination attempt and are appointed his personal bodyguards. ........

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