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The Foul King

Original title: Banchigwang
  • 2000
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.5K
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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.

  • Director
    • Kim Jee-woon
  • Writers
    • Kim Dae-woo
    • Kim Jee-woon
  • Stars
    • Park Sang-myun
    • Song Kang-ho
    • Jang Jin-young
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • Writers
      • Kim Dae-woo
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • Stars
      • Park Sang-myun
      • Song Kang-ho
      • Jang Jin-young
    • 11User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Park Sang-myun
    Park Sang-myun
    • Tae Baek-san
    Song Kang-ho
    Song Kang-ho
    • Im Dae-ho
    Jang Jin-young
    • Jang Min-young
    Jang Hang-seon
    • Jang Gwan-jang
    • (as Hang-Seon Jang)
    Lee Won-jong
    Lee Won-jong
    • Oh Dae-san
    Shin Goo
    Shin Goo
    • Dae-Ho's father
    Song Young-chang
    Song Young-chang
    • Assistant Manager
    Jeong Woong-in
    Jeong Woong-in
    • Choi Doo-sik
    Kim Seung-wook
    Kim Seung-wook
    • Park Dae-ri
    Park Ji-il
    Park Ji-il
    • Lee Kye-jang
    Kim Ga-yeon
    • Ms. Jo
    Yang So-min
    • Ms. Lee
    Young-min Kang
    • Bank employee 1
    Mi-kyeong Yoon
    • Bank employee 2
    Jang Nam-yeol
    • Cheong-wong
    • (as Nam-yeol Jang)
    • …
    Kim Soo-ro
    • Yoo Bi-ho
    • (as Su-ro Kim)
    Myeong Gye-nam
    Myeong Gye-nam
    • Dal-chi
    • (as Gye-nam Myeong)
    Yun-Tang
    • Dal-chi's Bodyguard
    • Director
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • Writers
      • Kim Dae-woo
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews11

    Featured review
    10/10

    This Kim Jee Woon film has enabled viewers to interact with their alter ego.

    Human beings are strange as they are engaged in a constant tussle with their alter egos. There is no rest for them as their minds are plagued with constant thoughts about a perpetual struggle which would be somebody's gain at the cost of somebody's loss. This strangeness enables them to emerge as powerful persons with absolute control over their lives. South Korean film 'The Foul King' is about the secret life of an ordinary bank employee who makes the most of his after work wresting sessions to emerge as a physically as well as emotionally stronger human being. It is nice to watch our hero as the tough guy in appearance but soft at heart. However, a mean bank boss is going to experience the wrath of audiences for having used unparalleled physical force against a weak person. Every act of success comes with a price tag attached to it. For the film's protagonist Dae-Ho,it is the lack of romance which shatters him the most. However,director Kim Jee Woon has constructed his imaginative screenplay in such a manner that the weak man is able to redeem his lost honor when his bully father recognizes his physical prowess. Although featuring WWF style wresting, 'The Foul King' appears more a drama film due to its pacing which is very regular. Its universal appeal lies in the fact that all countries have the fair share of "The Foul King' .
    • FilmCriticLalitRao
    • Jun 29, 2015
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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
      • 犯規王
    • Production company
      • B.O.M. Film Productions Co.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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