Silmido (2003)
Original title: 실미도
Silmido is a 2003 Korean-language action movie directed by Kang Woo-suk, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki and Huh Joon-ho.
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. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
When was Silmido released?
Silmido was released on 24 December 2003.
How long is Silmido?
Silmido runs 2h 15m.
Who made Silmido?
Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk.