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The Sword of Damocles

  • 2018
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7.2/10
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The Sword of Damocles (2018)
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At a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king's splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. T... Read allAt a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king's splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived. He quickly r... Read allAt a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king's splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived. He quickly realizes that being king isn't all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great r... Read all

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    • Andrew Ondrejcak
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    • Darren Criss
    • Rufus Wainwright
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    • Director
      • Andrew Ondrejcak
    • Stars
      • Darren Criss
      • Rufus Wainwright
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      • October 31, 2018 (United States)
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