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The Foul King

Original title: Banchikwang
  • 20002000
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.1K
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POPULARITY
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10,273
The Foul King (2000)
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A wimpy, incompetent bank clerk decides to become a pro wrestler.A wimpy, incompetent bank clerk decides to become a pro wrestler.A wimpy, incompetent bank clerk decides to become a pro wrestler.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
75,322
10,273
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    • Director
      • Jee-woon Kim
    • Writers
      • Dae-woo Kim(screenplay)
      • Jee-woon Kim(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Park Sang-Myeon
      • Song Kang-ho
      • Jin-young Jang
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jee-woon Kim
    • Writers
      • Dae-woo Kim(screenplay)
      • Jee-woon Kim(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Park Sang-Myeon
      • Song Kang-ho
      • Jin-young Jang
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

    Photos16

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    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho and Song Young-Chang in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho and Ga-Yeon Kim in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho and Jeong Woong-in in The Foul King (2000)
    Jin-young Jang and Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)
    Doo-hong Jung, Song Kang-ho, and Soo-Ro Kim in The Foul King (2000)
    Song Kang-ho in The Foul King (2000)

    Top cast

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    Park Sang-Myeon
    Park Sang-Myeon
    • Tae Baek-san
    Song Kang-ho
    Song Kang-ho
    • Im Dae-ho
    Jin-young Jang
    • Jang Min-young
    Hang-Seon Jang
    • Jang Gwan-jang
    Won-jong Lee
    Won-jong Lee
    • Oh Dae-san
    Goo Shin
    Goo Shin
    • Dae-Ho's father
    Song Young-Chang
    Song Young-Chang
    • Assistant Manager
    Jeong Woong-in
    Jeong Woong-in
    • Choi Doo-sik
    Seung-wook Kim
    • Park Dae-ri
    Ji-il Park
    • Lee Kye-jang
    Ga-Yeon Kim
    • Ms. Jo
    So-min Yang
    • Ms. Lee
    Young-min Kang
    • Bank employee 1
    Mi-kyeong Yoon
    • Bank employee 2
    Nam-yeol Jang
    • Cheong-wong…
    Soo-Ro Kim
    • Yoo Bi-ho
    • (as Su-ro Kim)
    Gye-nam Myeong
    • Dal-chi
    Yun-Tang
    • Dal-chi's Bodyguard
    • Director
      • Jee-woon Kim
    • Writers
      • Dae-woo Kim(screenplay)
      • Jee-woon Kim(screenplay)
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      References Beavis and Butt-Head (1993)

    User reviews11

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    Top review
    Another Winning Effort From Kim Jee-Woon & Song Kang-Ho
    Aptly reflecting on themes of job frustration, identity, self-esteem, passion & transformation, Kim Jee-woon's sophomore feature is a heartfelt & hilarious delight that's powered by another smashing showcase from Song Kang-ho, and is one of the finest & funniest films about professional wrestling.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2000 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • CHATV (korean) (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Banchikwang
    • Production company
      • B.O.M. Film Productions Co.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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