Shiri (1999)
Original title: 쉬리
Shiri is a 1999 Korean-language action movie directed by Kang Je-kyu, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Han Suk-kyu, Choi Min-sik and Yunjin Kim.
North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu.
Quick answers
What is Shiri about?
North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu.
When was Shiri released?
Shiri was released on 13 February 1999.
How long is Shiri?
Shiri runs 2h 5m.
Who made Shiri?
Shiri was directed by Kang Je-kyu.
Where can I watch Shiri?
Shiri is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Shiri
Buy: Fandango At Home
Cast
- Han Suk-kyu as Yu Jong-won
- Choi Min-sik as Park Mu-young
- Yunjin Kim as Lee Myung-hyun
- Song Kang-ho as Lee Jang-gil
- Yun Ju-sang as Chief Agent
- Park Yong-woo as Eo Seong-sik
- Park Eun-sook as Lee Bang-hee
- Jo Deok-hyeon as Lee Won-doo
- Park Dong-bin as Bae Won-seok
- Kim Soo-ro as Ahn Hyun-chul
- Kim Sang-mi as Soo
- Nam Myung-ryeol as Kwan-ho