Pulgasari (1985)

The monster movie masterpiece that the whole world has been waiting for.

Pulgasari (1985) poster

In feudal Korea, a group of starving villagers grow weary of the orders handed down to them by their controlling king and set out to use a deadly monster under their control to push his armies back.

Director: Shin Sang-ok, Chong Gon Jo
Genre: Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jong Gon So
Editing: Ryon Sun Kim
Production: Korean Film, Shin Film Productions
Country: North Korea, Japan, China
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Supernatural Beings and Magical Creatures, Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

army, monster, propaganda, fight, giant monster, battle, kaiju, communist propaganda, ancient korea, north korea

Trailer

Pulgasari Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pulgasari about?
In feudal Korea, a group of starving villagers grow weary of the orders handed down to them by their controlling king and set out to use a deadly monster under their control to push his armies back.
Who directed Pulgasari?
Pulgasari was directed by Shin Sang-ok, Chong Gon Jo.
Who stars in Pulgasari?
Pulgasari stars Chang Son Hui, Ham Gi Sop, Jong-uk Ri, Gwon Ri, Gyong-Ae Yu, Hye-chol Ro.
How long is Pulgasari?
Pulgasari has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Pulgasari?
Pulgasari is a Horror, Drama, Fantasy film.
Where was Pulgasari produced?
Pulgasari was produced in North Korea, Japan, China.
What are the themes of Pulgasari?
The themes of Pulgasari include: Supernatural Beings and Magical Creatures, Boxing and Fighting Stories.