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The President's Last Bang
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The President's Last Bang

2005-02-03 · 102 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Im Sang-soo
Production companies
Myung Films, CJ Entertainment, MK Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Han Suk-kyuHan Suk-kyuKCIA Chief Agent Joo
Baek Yoon-sikBaek Yoon-sikKCIA Director Kim Jae-kyu
Song Jae-hoSong Jae-hoPresident Park Chung-hee
Kim Eung-sooKim Eung-sooKCIA Agent Colonel Min
Jo Sang-geonJo Sang-geonKCIA Butler Shim
Kwon Byung-gilKwon Byung-gilPresident's Chief Secretary Yang
Jung Won-joongJung Won-joongPresident's Chief Bodyguard Cha
Cho Eun-jiCho Eun-jiBanquet Guest
Kim Yoon-ahKim Yoon-ahSinger
Jeong Jong-junJeong Jong-junChief of Staff
Lee Jae-guLee Jae-guKCIA Agent Kwon
Kim Sang-hoKim Sang-hoKCIA Agent Jang
Kim Sung-wookKCIA Agent Won
Kim Tae-hanKCIA Agent Song
Jung In-giJung In-giDeputy Shin
Jung WooJung WooHan Jae-guk
Youn Yuh-jungYoun Yuh-jungMother
Bong Tae-gyuBong Tae-gyuSamcheong Military Police
Hong RockyHong RockySentry
Kim Yeong-inKim Yeong-inPrime Minister Choi

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