The Executioner
집행자
Synopsis
An execution scheduled to be carried out in 12 years creates a hostile and stifling atmosphere among guards in one jail. This has profound effects on the dehumanization of Jae-kyoung, a young, newly appointed guard who nonetheless happens to find that a cold-blooded colleague of his, Jong-ho, has some humane traits. Written by Pusan International Film Festival winning screenwriter Young Ok Kim.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jin Ho Choi
- Screenplay & Story
- Young Ok Kim
- Original Title
- 집행자
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Sponge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jin Ho Choi
Young Ok Kim
Kim Tae-sung
Department Leadership Roster
Jin Ho Choi
Director
Young Ok Kim
Writer
Kim Tae-sung
Director of Photography
Lee Na-gyeom
Production Design
Yang Min-hye
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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What is The Executioner about?
An execution scheduled to be carried out in 12 years creates a hostile and stifling atmosphere among guards in one jail. This has profound effects on the dehumanization of Jae-kyoung, a young, newly appointed guard who nonetheless happens to find that a cold-blooded colleague of his, Jong-ho, has some humane traits. Written by Pusan International Film Festival winning screenwriter Young Ok Kim.
Who directed The Executioner?
The Executioner was directed by Jin Ho Choi.
Who stars in The Executioner?
The principal cast of The Executioner includes Cho Jae-hyun, Yoon Kye-sang, Park In-hwan, Cha Soo-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon.
When was The Executioner released and how long is it?
The Executioner was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Executioner?
The Executioner holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.