The President's Barber (2004)

A time when a bad haircut can get you killed.

The President's Barber (2004) poster

A well-meaning but politically naive barber gets pulled into the inner circle of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee, with rather baleful consequences for his hapless family. This sharp political satire covers roughly twenty years in South Korean political history, from the viewpoint of the barber's son.

Director: Lim Chan-sang
Genre: History, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Park Ki-heon
Cinematography: Cho Yong-kyu
Editing: Kim Hyun
Production: Barunson E&A, Chungeorahm Film, Cineclick Asia
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

barber, korea president, democratization movement, park chung-hee, seoul, south korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The President's Barber about?
A well-meaning but politically naive barber gets pulled into the inner circle of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee, with rather baleful consequences for his hapless family. This sharp political satire covers roughly twenty years in South Korean political history, from the viewpoint of the barber's son.
Who directed The President's Barber?
The President's Barber was directed by Lim Chan-sang.
Who stars in The President's Barber?
The President's Barber stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Jae-eung, Moon So-ri, Roh Hyung-wuk, Ryu Seung-su, Jo Young-jin.
How long is The President's Barber?
The President's Barber has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The President's Barber?
The President's Barber is a History, Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The President's Barber produced?
The President's Barber was produced in South Korea.