National Security
남영동1985
“For the sake of my country.”
Synopsis
On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.
Top Cast
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Park Won-sang
Kim Jong-tae
Lee Kyung-young
Lee Doo-han
Dong Bang-woo
Executive Director Park
Kim Eui-sung
Manager Kang
Seo Dong-soo
Section Chief Baek
Kim Jung-ki
Section Chief Lee
Lee Chun-hee
Section Chief Kim
Moon Sung-keun
President Yoon
Woo Hee-jin
Kim Jong-tae's wife
Kang In-hyung
Medic
Han Seung-do
Secretary
Park Seong-geun
Detective
Kwon Byung-gil
Minister
Oh Ji-hye
Minister
Moon Jung-hyun
Sung-jun
Bae Yong-geun
Assistant Yang
Bae Jang-su
President
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chung Ji-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Chung Ji-young, Jeong Sang-hyeop
- Original Score
- Shin Min
- Original Title
- 남영동1985
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Atnine Film, Aura Pictures, Cinus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chung Ji-young
Chung Ji-young, Jeong Sang-hyeop
Shin Min
Seo Min-soo
Ko Im-pyo
Kim Ji-yeon, Jeong Sang-min
Department Leadership Roster
Choi Yeon-sik
Production Design
Kim Ji-yeon
Producer
Chung Ji-young
Director
Seo Min-soo
Director of Photography
Chung Ji-young
Writer
Jeong Sang-hyeop
Writer
Shin Min
Original Music Composer
Ko Im-pyo
Editor
Han Hye-sook
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for National Security.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Security
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What is National Security about?
On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.
Who directed National Security?
National Security was directed by Chung Ji-young.
Who stars in National Security?
The principal cast of National Security includes Park Won-sang, Lee Kyung-young, Dong Bang-woo, Kim Eui-sung, Seo Dong-soo.
When was National Security released and how long is it?
National Security was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for National Security?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Security was composed by Shin Min.