4 Movies Starring Seung-woo Cho

Chunhyang

Chunhyang

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-01-29

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (1374 Reviews)

Director:

Kwon-taek Im

Cast:

Writer:

Sang-hyun Cho (story)

Hye-yun Kang

Myung-gon Kim

Fullplot:

Mongryong marries the beautiful Chunhyang without telling his father, the Governor of Namwon. When his father is transferred to Seoul, Mongryong has to leave Chunhyang and finish his exams. Chunhyang, being the daughter of a courtesan, is also legally a courtesan. She is beaten and imprisoned when she refuses to obey the new Governor Byun, as she wishes to be faithful to her husband. After three years, Mongryong passes his exam and becomes an emissary to the King. He returns to Namwon, disguised as a beggar, just before Chunhyang is to be flogged to death at the governor's birthday celebration.

Marathon

Marathon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-01-27

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

117 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (1672 Reviews)

Director:

Yoon-Chul Chung

Fullplot:

(Korean with English subtitles) This hit inspirational movie follows an autistic young man, who finds solace only in running. His mother is the caring force that never gives up on him. Even though both Mother and son suffer from family and financial issues, they manage to find a former marathon champion -- now a lethargic old man - to serve as his coach for an upcoming marathon.

Tazza: The High Rollers

Tazza: The High Rollers

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-09-28

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

139 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (1077 Reviews)

Director:

Dong-hoon Choi

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Dong-hoon Choi

Yeong-man Heo (comic)

Fullplot:

A guy with a talent for cards makes his way into the dangerous world of underground gambling in this crime thriller from South Korea. Go-ni (Jo Seung-woo) is a small-town guy with a big appetite for gambling. Convinced he?s on a hot streak one evening during a card game, Go-ni bets his life savings on a hand of hwatu, only to lose to a crooked cardsharp. Determined to get revenge, Go-ni sets out to find the guy who cheated him and win back his money.

The Sword with No Name

The Sword with No Name

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-09-24

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

124 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (832 Reviews)

Director:

Yong-gyun Kim

Genres:

ActionDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Suk-yeon Lee (screenplay)

Seol-Rok Ya (novel)

Fullplot:

A Joseon dynasty bounty hunter becomes the body guard of the queen he secretly loves.

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