Counterattack
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
Director
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.