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The President's Last Bang
“When i fire the first shot, it's showtime!”
6.5 / 10• 2005• 1h 42m•NR• Korean
ComedyDramaThriller
Storyline
On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung-hee, who had ruled South Korea since 1961, was assassinated by his director of intelligence. The film depicts the events of that night.
Cast & Crew
Han Suk-kyu
KCIA Chief Agent Joo
Lead
Baek Yoon-sik
KCIA Director Kim Jae-kyu
Song Jae-ho
President Park Chung-hee
Kim Eung-soo
KCIA Agent Colonel Min
Jo Sang-geon
KCIA Butler Shim
Kwon Byung-gil
President's Chief Secretary Yang
Jung Won-joong
President's Chief Bodyguard Cha
Cho Eun-ji
Banquet Guest
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Im Sang-soo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The President's Last Bang is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
