Crying Fist
"Two men fight for their lives."
Originally released in 2005. Crying Fist is a drama/action film. directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-bum, and Im Won-hee
Synopsis
Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways land him behind bars. Both men look to boxing to turn around lives gone astray, aiming for the amateur title, ultimately pitting them against each other, but more importantly, against themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (73 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Choi Min-sik
as Gang Tae-shik
Ryoo Seung-bum
as Yoo Sang-hwan
Im Won-hee
as Won-tae
Cheon Ho-jin
as Sang-chul
Kim Su-hyun
as Kwon Rok
Na Moon-hee
as Sang-hwan's Grandmother
Ki Joo-bong
as Yu Sang-hwan's Father
Byun Hee-bong
as Coach Park
An Kil-kang
as Correctional Supervisor
Kim Yeong-in
as Old Man Kim (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Sio Film
- Show East
- Filmmaker R&K
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crying Fist about?
Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways...
Who directed Crying Fist?
Crying Fist was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
How long is Crying Fist?
Crying Fist has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Crying Fist released?
Crying Fist was released on March 31, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crying Fist?
The main cast of Crying Fist includes Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-bum, Im Won-hee, Cheon Ho-jin, Kim Su-hyun.