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Extra

August 8, 1998 1h 40m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Extra is a comedy/drama film. directed by Shin Seung-soo.

Starring Im Chang-jung, Na Han-il, and Kim Won-hee

Synopsis

Park Bong-soo (Im Chang-jung), a struggling actor stuck with minor roles, dreams of one day landing a lead. One day, he's cast as a prosecutor and is handed a fake but realistic prosecutor ID. While out drinking with fellow actor Kim Wang-gi (Na Han-il), Bong-soo jokingly pretends to be a real prosecutor. To his surprise, people fall for it. Emboldened, he begins impersonating a prosecutor and investigator, going after “social evils” in the name of justice. With the money he earns through these fake stings, he even starts producing his own film. But how long can the act last before reality catches up?

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extra about?

Park Bong-soo (Im Chang-jung), a struggling actor stuck with minor roles, dreams of one day landing a lead. One day, he's cast as a prosecutor and is handed a fake but realistic prosecutor ID. Whil...

Who directed Extra?

Extra was directed by Shin Seung-soo.

How long is Extra?

Extra has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Extra released?

Extra was released on August 8, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Extra?

The main cast of Extra includes Im Chang-jung, Na Han-il, Kim Won-hee, Zeong Cho-sin.