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Counterattack

February 18, 1936

Originally released in 1936. Counterattack is a drama film. directed by Ahn Jong-hwa.

Starring Geum-ryong Lee, Bok Hye-suk, and Kyeong-seon Lee

Synopsis

A kind of method film sponsored by the Prosecutor's Office of the Government-General of Korea, adapted and directed by Ahn Jong-hwa from the original draft of Ogata (緖方), who served as the chief of the censorship at the Gyeonggi-do Police Department.
Geum-ryong Lee, a rubber factory worker, inevitably commits murder and sentences to prison to finance his younger brother's tuition. His wife, Bok Hye-suk, abandons her daughter and leaves her house. Geum-ryong, who is released from prison, goes to find his wife, but his wife is cold. Geum-ryong then goes to visit his younger brother, Lee Gyeong-sun. His younger brother becomes a successful doctor, but he brutally beats his daughter. Geum-ryong and his daughter regret his past and set out on a path without a destination.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 18, 1936 89 years ago
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Koryo kinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Counterattack about?

A kind of method film sponsored by the Prosecutor's Office of the Government-General of Korea, adapted and directed by Ahn Jong-hwa from the original draft of Ogata (緖方), who served as the chie...

Who directed Counterattack?

Counterattack was directed by Ahn Jong-hwa.

When was Counterattack released?

Counterattack was released on February 18, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Counterattack?

The main cast of Counterattack includes Geum-ryong Lee, Bok Hye-suk, Kyeong-seon Lee, Eunbong Sin.