Extra
엑스트라
Synopsis
Park Bong-soo (Im Chang-jung), a struggling actor stuck with minor roles, dreams of one day landing a lead. One day, he's cast as a prosecutor and is handed a fake but realistic prosecutor ID. While out drinking with fellow actor Kim Wang-gi (Na Han-il), Bong-soo jokingly pretends to be a real prosecutor. To his surprise, people fall for it. Emboldened, he begins impersonating a prosecutor and investigator, going after “social evils” in the name of justice. With the money he earns through these fake stings, he even starts producing his own film. But how long can the act last before reality catches up?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shin Seung-soo
- Original Title
- 엑스트라
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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What is Extra about?
Park Bong-soo (Im Chang-jung), a struggling actor stuck with minor roles, dreams of one day landing a lead. One day, he's cast as a prosecutor and is handed a fake but realistic prosecutor ID. While out drinking with fellow actor Kim Wang-gi (Na Han-il), Bong-soo jokingly pretends to be a real prosecutor. To his surprise, people fall for it. Emboldened, he begins impersonating a prosecutor and investigator, going after “social evils” in the name of justice. With the money he earns through these fake stings, he even starts producing his own film. But how long can the act last before reality catches up?
Who directed Extra?
Extra was directed by Shin Seung-soo.
Who stars in Extra?
The principal cast of Extra includes Im Chang-jung, Na Han-il, Kim Won-hee, Zeong Cho-sin.
When was Extra released and how long is it?
Extra was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.