On the Pitch
Originally released in 2010. On the Pitch is a comedy film. directed by Gye Yun-Sik.
Starring Lee Sung-jae, Jung Kyung-ho, and Choi Ji-hyeon
Synopsis
As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South Korean national team. One night during a search operation in which the leader and his troops chase a boar to satisfy their hunger, they come face to face with soldiers from South Korea. It doesn’t take long for the soldiers to discover that they share a love of football and they begin secret radio communications so they can listen to matches together. When their secret is uncovered, the squad leader and his troops must find a way out of the situation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lee Sung-jae
as Northern group first squad command
Jung Kyung-ho
as Corporal Joo Geun-chi
Choi Ji-hyeon
as Female police of radio team
Yoo Tae-woong
as Northern investigative general
Choo Sang-Rok
as Northern group second squad commander
Lee Jeong-ho-I
as Sentinel Mo Reum-jik
kim Dam-hee
as Northern traveling troop
Ji Dae-han
as Northern group platoon commande
Lee Seon-ho
as Northern soldier
Heo Joong-hyeok
as Sentinel Kang Ha-gyoo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Pitch about?
As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in ...
Who directed On the Pitch?
On the Pitch was directed by Gye Yun-Sik.
How long is On the Pitch?
On the Pitch has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was On the Pitch released?
On the Pitch was released on May 27, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Pitch?
The main cast of On the Pitch includes Lee Sung-jae, Jung Kyung-ho, Choi Ji-hyeon, Yoo Tae-woong, Choo Sang-Rok.