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Prison World Cup

May 19, 2001 1h 44m 5.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Prison World Cup is a drama/comedy film. directed by Bang Sung-woong.

Starring Jung Jin-young, Cho Jae-hyun, and Hwang In-sung

Synopsis

With the new millenium, the U.N. human rights committee proposes the first Prisoner's World Cup, putting forth the slogans of Liberty, Equality, and Harmony. Corrections wardens across Korea are thrown into a dilemma over whether to let their prisoners participate or not. The Hope Team is one of the most unlikely soccer teams in the world with a total of 75 previous convictions and an average of 6 for each player. With promises of leaves and reduced sentences, the team members are motivated to the hilt. They pool their various criminal talents to play, fight, and poison their way to the finals despite a prejudiced referee and two of the team's members having been bought off by the opposing team. But when their leader, the only condemned man among them, breaks out of jail, the team is thrown into chaos and they learn some more about hope.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 19, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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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

  • Shin Cine Communications
  • CJ Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison World Cup about?

With the new millenium, the U.N. human rights committee proposes the first Prisoner's World Cup, putting forth the slogans of Liberty, Equality, and Harmony. Corrections wardens across Korea are th...

Who directed Prison World Cup?

Prison World Cup was directed by Bang Sung-woong.

How long is Prison World Cup?

Prison World Cup has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Prison World Cup released?

Prison World Cup was released on May 19, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Prison World Cup?

The main cast of Prison World Cup includes Jung Jin-young, Cho Jae-hyun, Hwang In-sung, Chang Du-yee, Kim Il-woo.