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The Good, the Bad, the Weird

2008 · 130 min · Director: Kim Jee-woon

The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008) is an action film, directed by Kim Jee-woon. It stars Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What The Good, the Bad, the Weird Is About

Kim Jee-woon's 2008 film follows three men chasing a map in Manchuria in the nineteen-thirties. The Japanese army and bandits want the same map. The three keep cutting across each other. The film carries the Italian western into Korean cinema; the narrative makes long chases its main spectacle. Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun and Jung Woo-sung lead. It was shot in China. It was among Korea's most expensive productions at the time. Who it's for: those who like action westerns. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a serious historical account; the film uses the period as ground for entertainment.

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What is The Good, the Bad, the Weird about?

Kim Jee-woon's 2008 film follows three men chasing a map in Manchuria in the nineteen-thirties. The Japanese army and bandits want the same map.

Where can I watch The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did The Good, the Bad, the Weird come out?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird was released in 2008.

Who directed The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird was directed by Kim Jee-woon.

Who stars in The Good, the Bad, the Weird?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jung Woo-sung, Yoon Je-moon.

What is The Good, the Bad, the Weird's rating?

The Good, the Bad, the Weird holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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