

The President's Last Bang
2005-02-03 · 102 min · ★ 6.5
On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung-hee, who had ruled South Korea since 1961, was assassinated by his director of intelligence. The film depicts the events of that night.
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Production details
- Directors
- Im Sang-soo
- Production companies
- Myung Films, CJ Entertainment, MK Pictures
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Han Suk-kyuKCIA Chief Agent Joo
Baek Yoon-sikKCIA Director Kim Jae-kyu
Song Jae-hoPresident Park Chung-hee
Kim Eung-sooKCIA Agent Colonel Min
Jo Sang-geonKCIA Butler Shim
Kwon Byung-gilPresident's Chief Secretary Yang
Jung Won-joongPresident's Chief Bodyguard Cha
Cho Eun-jiBanquet Guest
Kim Yoon-ahSinger
Jeong Jong-junChief of Staff
Lee Jae-guKCIA Agent Kwon
Kim Sang-hoKCIA Agent Jang
Jung In-giDeputy Shin
Jung WooHan Jae-guk
Youn Yuh-jungMother
Bong Tae-gyuSamcheong Military Police
Hong RockySentry
Kim Yeong-inPrime Minister ChoiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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