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The Assassin(s)

The Assassin(s)

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Overview

On August 15, 1974, an attempt was made on the life of Korean president Park Chung-hee — one of the most consequential days in the country’s history.

Directed by Hur Jin-ho
Written by Kwon Gi-jun, Lee Ji-min, Shin Joon-ho
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Top Cast

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

Park Hae-il

Park Hae-il

Lee Min-ho

Lee Min-ho

Choi Yu-ri

Choi Yu-ri

Choi Seung-hwa

Ryu Hye-young

Ryu Hye-young

Themes & Keywords

politics1970sbased on true storypresidentfirst ladypolitical assassinationassassination attemptkorea president

About The Assassin(s)

The Assassin(s) is a history, drama, crime, thriller film exploring themes of politics, 1970s, based on true story, president, first lady, political assassination. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, it stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho. On August 15, 1974, an attempt was made on the life of Korean president Park Chung-hee — one of the most consequential days in the country’s history.

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