Oldboy (2003, South Korean)

Oldboy (2003, South Korean)

⭐ (not in sources)/10
📅 2003; re-released 20th anniversary US in August 2023
⏱️ 120 minutes (2 hours)

Oldboy (2003, South Korean) was released in 1970. The main lead cast includes: Choi Min sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung. The writers behind the story are: Hwang Jo-yun, Lim Jun-hyung, Park Chan-wook. The movie was created by the producer(s) Lim Seung-yong and director(s) Park Chan wook. It was made with an estimated budget of $3 million. It performed well approximately $17.1 million worldwide at the box office. The main genres of this movie are the following: Action, Thriller, Mystery. It is available in the following languages: Korean.

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A blackly mesmerizing tale of revenge and identity, Oldboy follows Oh Dae su, a man imprisoned in a windowless room for 15 years without reason. Upon release, he plunges into a labyrinth of vengeance, psychological torment, and stunning revelations. Forced to confront the person responsible for his suffering, Dae su uncovers an orchestrated plan of cruelty and manipulation that shatters his reality. Blending visceral action—most notably a continuous-shot hallway fight—with haunting emotional depth, Park Chan wook crafts a cinematic masterpiece that explores the darkest corners of human psyche, obsession, and remorse.

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Oldboy (2003, South Korean) Casts

Oldboy (2003, South Korean) is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Choi Min sik
Choi Min sik
Yoo Ji-tae
Yoo Ji-tae
Kang Hye-jung
Kang Hye-jung

🎬Oldboy (2003, South Korean) Directors

Park Chan wook

✍️Oldboy (2003, South Korean) Writers

Hwang Jo-yun
Lim Jun-hyung
Park Chan-wook

🎭Oldboy (2003, South Korean) Producers

Lim Seung-yong

🎞️Genres

Action
Thriller
Mystery

👥Target Audience

Strong, violent themes

📖Story

Oh Dae su is inexplicably imprisoned in a small cell for 15 years, with no explanation. Upon sudden release, he embarks on a search for his captor, only to be ensnared in a horrifying conspiracy that reveals devastating truths.

⏱️Duration

120 minutes (2 hours)

🌍Country of Origin

South Korea

📅Release Date

2003; re-released 20th anniversary US in August 2023

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for Oldboy (2003, South Korean) shooting:

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(not detailed)

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch Oldboy (2003, South Korean) in multiple languages:

Korean

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
$3 million
Box Office
$17.1 million worldwide

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for Oldboy (2003, South Korean) by IMDB:

(not in sources)
/ 10

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