The Foul King 2000
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SplatA timid and extravagant bank clerk, Dae-ho is considered inefficient at his workplace. As he tries to be recognized by his superior, his efforts only cause more bad situations. But he has an explosive energy that nobody knows about. One day, after yet another day of suffering at work, he goes to a wrestling gym to persuade its owner to become his bank’s client. And, by accident, he starts to learn how to wrestle. From then, he starts to live a new life. And his personality starts to change…
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lim Dae-ho
as Jang Min-young
as Tae Baek-san
as Choi Du-sik
as Manager
as Jang Chil-sam
as Yu Bee-ho
as Oh Dae-san
as Dal-chi
as Dae-ho's Father
Director:
Writer:
Kim Dae-woo, Kim Jee-woon
Stars:
Song Kang-ho, Jang Jin-young, Park Sang-myeon, Jung Woong-in, Song Young-chang, Jang Hang-seon, Kim Soo-ro, Lee Won-jong, Dong Bang-woo, Shin Gu,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2000 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Foul King
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
KDW
KJW
Cast
as Lim Dae-ho
as Jang Min-young
as Tae Baek-san
as Choi Du-sik
as Manager
as Jang Chil-sam
as Yu Bee-ho
as Oh Dae-san
as Dal-chi
as Dae-ho's Father
as Park Dae-ri
as Mr. Lee
as Cho Eun-hui
as Main Referee
as Store Staff
as Bully 1
as Bully 2
as Sang-pil
as Wrestler
as Fighter
as Photographer
as Baek Du-san
as Noh Ji-sim
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