Japanese Godfather
일본대부
Synopsis
Released from prison following the bombing of Hiroshima, Kang Dae-sun tries to return to Korea but, because of the chaos at the end of the war, fails to secure passage. He and his former cellmate Ok Man-sul become gangsters but spend a good deal of their time fighting communist sympathizers. When the Korean War breaks out, Dae-sun gives up the idea of ever returning home and concentrates on rising in rank to become the most powerful gangster in Japan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hyo-cheon
- Original Title
- 일본대부
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- 오성필름
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hyo-cheon
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Kim Hyo-cheon
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1989
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What is Japanese Godfather about?
Released from prison following the bombing of Hiroshima, Kang Dae-sun tries to return to Korea but, because of the chaos at the end of the war, fails to secure passage. He and his former cellmate Ok Man-sul become gangsters but spend a good deal of their time fighting communist sympathizers. When the Korean War breaks out, Dae-sun gives up the idea of ever returning home and concentrates on rising in rank to become the most powerful gangster in Japan.
Who directed Japanese Godfather?
Japanese Godfather was directed by Kim Hyo-cheon.
Who stars in Japanese Godfather?
The principal cast of Japanese Godfather includes Yoon Seung-won, Kim Dong-hyun, Hyeon Gil-su, Lee Moo-jung, Lee Gyeong-gu.
When was Japanese Godfather released and how long is it?
Japanese Godfather was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.