The Chungmuro Don Quixote (1996)
Mass starvation and social disorder is the norm in the wake of the Korean War. Hwa-su works as a gofer at a local theater but dreams of owning one day a theater of his own. As an adult, Hwa-su becomes a protege of powerful businessman Sohn Jong-rok and marries his niece thus becoming an heir to Sohn's business. He takes over the Je-il Theater and re-names it Peace Theater. Achieving his childhood dream is the just the beginning for Hwa-su. He ventures into the world of filmmaking. Meanwhile, crime lord Lee Jeong-jae takes Yu Ji-gwang under his wings and partners with Gwak Young-ju to build his own political clout. But when his ardent supporter Lee Gi-boong loses the vice presidential race, Jeong-jae becomes nervous. Hwa-su, now a man with immense wealth and underworld power approaches Jeong-jae and Ji-gwang to form an uneasy alliance and enter the world of rigged elections and corrupt politics.
Cast
- Cho Hyoung-ki - 임화수 역
- Kim In-ja - 화수모친 역
- Lee Kang-jo - Jungjae Lee
- Choi Gen-Je - 유지광 역
- Kim Ki-joo - 손사장 역
- O Hee-chan
- Lee Deok-geun
- Park Kwang-jin
- Yu Il-gang
- Im Jun-hwan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chungmuro Don Quixote about?
- Mass starvation and social disorder is the norm in the wake of the Korean War. Hwa-su works as a gofer at a local theater but dreams of owning one day a theater of his own. As an adult, Hwa-su becomes a protege of powerful businessman Sohn Jong-rok and marries his niece thus becoming an heir to Sohn's business. He takes over the Je-il Theater and re-names it Peace Theater. Achieving his childhood dream is the just the beginning for Hwa-su. He ventures into the world of filmmaking. Meanwhile, crime lord Lee Jeong-jae takes Yu Ji-gwang under his wings and partners with Gwak Young-ju to build his own political clout. But when his ardent supporter Lee Gi-boong loses the vice presidential race, Jeong-jae becomes nervous. Hwa-su, now a man with immense wealth and underworld power approaches Jeong-jae and Ji-gwang to form an uneasy alliance and enter the world of rigged elections and corrupt politics.
- Who directed The Chungmuro Don Quixote?
- The Chungmuro Don Quixote was directed by Choi Yong-ho, Kim Jung-yong.
- Who stars in The Chungmuro Don Quixote?
- The Chungmuro Don Quixote stars Cho Hyoung-ki, Kim In-ja, Lee Kang-jo, Choi Gen-Je, Kim Ki-joo, O Hee-chan.
- How long is The Chungmuro Don Quixote?
- The Chungmuro Don Quixote has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Chungmuro Don Quixote?
- The Chungmuro Don Quixote is a Action film.