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The Holy Man

The Holy Man

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2005
1h 31m
6.6(8 votes)
Comedy

Overview

Formerly a troubled youth, a monk is given charge of a Buddhist temple that is neglected by superstitious villagers who are under the spell of a fake psychic.

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Phranakorn Film

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Cast & Crew

30 members
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พงษ์ศักดิ์ พงษ์สุวรรณ

Teng

พงษ์ศักดิ์ พงษ์สุวรรณ
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บำเรอ ผ่องอินทรีย์

Song

บำเรอ ผ่องอินทรีย์
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Sarawut Phumthong

Pien

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สาวิกา ไชยเดช

Paneang

สาวิกา ไชยเดช
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สมชาย ศักดิกุล

Mr. Perm

สมชาย ศักดิกุล
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Kobchok Kaysamrid

Mr. Tue

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Vorawit Phonginsee

Mhuek

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เฉลิม ทวีบท

Mr. Leang

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ราตรี วิทวัส

Mrs. Leang

ราตรี วิทวัส
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Bunthin Thuaykaew

Mr. Saraphee

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Satida Keawchaoum

Mrs. Som

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Sang Doksadao

Mr. Hongsawadee

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Sukhum Mathawanit

Mr. Srorapong

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Jutarat Atthakorn

Jun

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Suthon Wechkama

Aang

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จุมพจน์ ศรีจามร

Noi

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Pongsak Choosri

Plakraf

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ขจรลาภ คำเจริญ

Karok

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โว้ เชิญยิ้ม

Vo

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Jo Dokmadan

Jo

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จเร ผ่องอินทรกุล

Jarae

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สุราช ผ่องอินทรกุล

Jod

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เพ็ชรทาย วงษ์คำเหลา

Square-face Thug

เพ็ชรทาย วงษ์คำเหลา
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ศรสุทธา กลั่นมาลี

Mr. Seng

ศรสุทธา กลั่นมาลี
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Morakot Maneechay

Mrs. Seng

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อุบลวรรณ บุญรอด

Sexy Ghost

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เหี่ยวฟ้า

Yoy

เหี่ยวฟ้า
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Sayan Meungjarern

Sayan

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Wanida Saengsuk

Nok

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Krong Kangkengdaeng

Krong

Krong Kangkengdaeng

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