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Silmido

2003 · 135 min · Director: Kang Woo-suk

Silmido (2003) is an action drama, directed by Kang Woo-suk. It stars Sul Kyung-gu and Ahn Sung-ki. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Silmido Is 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 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.

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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 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.

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How long is Silmido?

Silmido runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did Silmido come out?

Silmido was released in 2003.

Who directed Silmido?

Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk.

Who stars in Silmido?

Silmido stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young.

What is Silmido's rating?

Silmido holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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