Bonanza
노다지
Synopsis
A young sailor arrives in Busan Harbour; an outrageous-looking, woolly bear of a man appears in downtown Busan with a shotgun over one shoulder, a heavy knapsack thrown over the other; a tough-looking young woman joins her friend in robbing a naïve fat man in a suit. The strands of character and story will slowly converge, well after the audience, tuned to the coincidences and mistaken identities of melodrama, has recognised that these three have a shared history and are fated to meet and reconcile.
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Kim Seung-ho
Jang Woon-chil
Hwang Hae
Dong-il
Um Aing-ran
Young-ok
Jo Mi-ryeong
Mrs. Lee
Heo Chang-kang
Park Dal-soo
Park Nou-sik
Gang leader
Jang Dong-hwi
Ake
Kim Hee-kap
Heo Man-ki (Fake detective)
Ku Bong-seo
Gentleman
Yang Hoon
Ju Seon-tae
Gentleman
Yoon In-ja
Yeon-ok Hong
Nam Mi-ri
Jeong Ae-ran
Choi (Park Dal-soo's wife)
Jeon Young-sun
Young-ok (Child)
Chang Hoon
Hae-jung Yoon
Choe Seong-ho
Sailor
Kim Chil-seong
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeong Chang-hwa
- Screenplay & Story
- Im Taek
- Original Score
- Park Chun-suk
- Original Title
- 노다지
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Hwa Seong Films Co., Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeong Chang-hwa
Im Taek, Lim Hee-jae
Park Chun-suk
Lee Mun-baek
Kim Hui-su
Lee Hwa-yong, Park Hui-baek
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Hwa-yong
Producer
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Lee Mun-baek
Director of Photography
Park Hui-baek
Producer
Jeong Chang-hwa
Director
Won Je-rae
Production Design
Park Chun-suk
Original Music Composer
Im Taek
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bonanza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonanza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bonanza about?
A young sailor arrives in Busan Harbour; an outrageous-looking, woolly bear of a man appears in downtown Busan with a shotgun over one shoulder, a heavy knapsack thrown over the other; a tough-looking young woman joins her friend in robbing a naïve fat man in a suit. The strands of character and story will slowly converge, well after the audience, tuned to the coincidences and mistaken identities of melodrama, has recognised that these three have a shared history and are fated to meet and reconcile.
Who directed Bonanza?
Bonanza was directed by Jeong Chang-hwa.
Who stars in Bonanza?
The principal cast of Bonanza includes Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Hae, Um Aing-ran, Jo Mi-ryeong, Heo Chang-kang.
When was Bonanza released and how long is it?
Bonanza was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Bonanza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bonanza was composed by Park Chun-suk.