Pulgasari
불가사리
“The monster movie masterpiece that the whole world has been waiting for.”
Synopsis
In feudal Korea, a group of starving villagers grow weary of the orders handed down to them by their controlling king and set out to use a deadly monster under their control to push his armies back.
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Pulgasari (1985) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shin Sang-ok, Chong Gon Jo
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Se-Ryun
- Original Score
- So Jong Kon
- Original Title
- 불가사리
- Country of Origin
- North Korea, Japan, China
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Korean Film, Shin Film Productions, Toho Eizo Bijutsu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shin Sang-ok, Chong Gon Jo
Kim Se-Ryun
So Jong Kon
Jo Myong Hyon, Pak Seung-ho
Ryon Sun Kim
Kim Jong-il, Shin Sang-ok, Takeshi Miyanishi
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Se-Ryun
Screenplay
Shin Sang-ok
Director
Ryon Sun Kim
Editor
So Jong Kon
Original Music Composer
Chong Gon Jo
Director
Shin Sang-ok
Producer
Takeshi Miyanishi
Producer
Jo Myong Hyon
Director of Photography
Pak Seung-ho
Director of Photography
Do Ik Ri
Production Design
Nobuyuki Yasumaru
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulgasari
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pulgasari about?
In feudal Korea, a group of starving villagers grow weary of the orders handed down to them by their controlling king and set out to use a deadly monster under their control to push his armies back.
Who directed Pulgasari?
Pulgasari was directed by Shin Sang-ok, Chong Gon Jo.
Who stars in Pulgasari?
The principal cast of Pulgasari includes Chang Son Hui, Ham Gi Sop, Jong-uk Ri, Gwon Ri, Gyong-Ae Yu.
When was Pulgasari released and how long is it?
Pulgasari was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Pulgasari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pulgasari was composed by So Jong Kon.