The Lovers and the Despot
"They were kidnapped by their biggest fan"
Originally released in 2016. The Lovers and the Despot is a documentary/history film. directed by Robert Cannan.
Starring Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, and Choi Eun-hee
Synopsis
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Paul Courtenay Hyu
as Shin Sang-ok
Yuna Shin
as Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
as Self - Actress / Various Roles
Michael Yi
as Self - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyun
as Self - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yim
as Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-ok
as Self - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. Hall
as Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre Rissient
as Self - Film Critic
Lee Jang-ho
as Self - Filmmaker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hellflower Films
- Tigerlily Films
- Pumpernickel Films
- Submarine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lovers and the Despot about?
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot was directed by Robert Cannan.
How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Lovers and the Despot released?
The Lovers and the Despot was released on September 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lovers and the Despot?
The main cast of The Lovers and the Despot includes Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun.