The Coachman
마부
Synopsis
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
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Kim Seung-ho
Ha Chun-sam
Hwang Jeong-sun
Suwondaek
Shin Young-kyun
Su-eob
Jo Mi-ryeong
Ok-rye (Eldest daughter)
Hwang Hae
Kim Chang-soo
Um Aing-ran
Okhee
Kim Hee-kap
Kim Seo-gi
Ju Seon-tae
Hwangsajang (Maju)
Chang Hyeok
Kim Byung-guk
Choe Seong-ho
Kim Chang-deok (Ok-rye's husband)
Yoon In-ja
Mrs. Lee (Wife of President Hwang)
Choi Ji-hee
Mi-ja (Ok-hee's friend)
Ra Jeong-ok
Shopkeeper
Yun Jeong-ran
Madame
Nam Chun-yeok
Chang Hoon
Kim Byung-guk
Cheol Jeong
Kim Soo-Cheon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Dae-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lim Hee-jae
- Original Score
- Lee In-kwon
- Original Title
- 마부
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hwaseong Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Dae-jin
Lim Hee-jae
Lee In-kwon
Lee Mun-baek
Kim Hui-su
Park Hui-baek, Lee Hwa-ryong
Department Leadership Roster
Kang Dae-jin
Director
Park Hui-baek
Producer
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Lim Hee-jae
Writer
Lee Mun-baek
Director of Photography
Lee Hwa-ryong
Producer
Lee In-kwon
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coachman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Coachman about?
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Who directed The Coachman?
The Coachman was directed by Kang Dae-jin.
Who stars in The Coachman?
The principal cast of The Coachman includes Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Young-kyun, Jo Mi-ryeong, Hwang Hae.
When was The Coachman released and how long is it?
The Coachman was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Coachman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Coachman was composed by Lee In-kwon.