Silmido
"A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence."
Originally released in 2003. Silmido is a action/drama film. directed by Kang Woo-suk. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, and Huh Joon-ho
Synopsis
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (125 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Hanmac Films
- Cinema Service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silmido about?
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 crimi...
Who directed Silmido?
Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk.
How long is Silmido?
Silmido has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Silmido released?
Silmido was released on December 24, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silmido?
The main cast of Silmido includes Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young, Im Won-hee.
Is Silmido worth watching?
Silmido has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.