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The Anarchists
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The Anarchists

2000-04-29 · 104 min · ★ 4.9

Action · Thriller

Set in 1920s Shanghai, the film recounts the activities of a group of young Koreans trying to destabilize Japanese control of their penninsula. Through an anti-occupation terrorist campaign, the five men hope to inspire a resurrection throughout their penninsular homeland.

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Directors
Yu Young-sik
Production companies
Cineworld, Shanghai Film Studio
Countries
China, South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jang Dong-gunJang Dong-gunSergei
Jung Jun-hoJung Jun-hoLee Geun
Kim Sang-joongKim Sang-joongHan Myung-gon
Lee Beom-sooLee Beom-sooDol-seok
Kim In-kwonKim In-kwonSang-gu
Ye Ji-wonYe Ji-wonKaneko
Lee Yoon-geonLee Yoon-geonKuboda
Zhu YingZhu YingRing ring
Seo Jin-wonSeo Jin-wonGatto
Wang WeipingWang WeipingMinami
Fang ZhouboFang ZhouboPrime minister
Ji LiGrandfather
Zhong XinpeiPolice
Jung Won-joongJung Won-joongMr. Yoon
Kim Gwang-seokAhn Chang-ho

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