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The Hidden Hero

Original title: Gitbaleobtneun gisu
1980 · 1 h 36 min
Directed by Im Kwon-taek · South Korea · Contemporary Asian Cinema
Drama

Cast

Ha Myeong-jung Kim Young Ae Ko Du-shim Song Jae-ho Joo Hyun

Credits

Written by: Woo-hui Seon
Cinematography: Seok-gi Lee
Music: Seok-hie Kim
Editing: Hui-su Kim
Produced by: Jong-chan Park

Plot

After the war, a journalist investigates a Communist leader in South Korea.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Hidden Hero (1980) is a South Korean drama directed by Im Kwon-taek. It won Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards in 1979. It stars Hah Myung-joong, Kim Young-ae and Song Jae-ho. It runs 96 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 5.0 / 10 (8 votes)
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