Prison World Cup (2001)

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With the new millenium, the U.N. human rights committee proposes the first Prisoner's World Cup, putting forth the slogans of Liberty, Equality, and Harmony. Corrections wardens across Korea are thrown into a dilemma over whether to let their prisoners participate or not. The Hope Team is one of the most unlikely soccer teams in the world with a total of 75 previous convictions and an average of 6 for each player. With promises of leaves and reduced sentences, the team members are motivated to the hilt. They pool their various criminal talents to play, fight, and poison their way to the finals despite a prejudiced referee and two of the team's members having been bought off by the opposing team. But when their leader, the only condemned man among them, breaks out of jail, the team is thrown into chaos and they learn some more about hope.

Director: Bang Sung-woong
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
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Editing: Ko Im-pyo
Production: Shin Cine Communications, CJ Entertainment
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Bang Sung-woong
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison World Cup about?
With the new millenium, the U.N. human rights committee proposes the first Prisoner's World Cup, putting forth the slogans of Liberty, Equality, and Harmony. Corrections wardens across Korea are thrown into a dilemma over whether to let their prisoners participate or not. The Hope Team is one of the most unlikely soccer teams in the world with a total of 75 previous convictions and an average of 6 for each player. With promises of leaves and reduced sentences, the team members are motivated to the hilt. They pool their various criminal talents to play, fight, and poison their way to the finals despite a prejudiced referee and two of the team's members having been bought off by the opposing team. But when their leader, the only condemned man among them, breaks out of jail, the team is thrown into chaos and they learn some more about hope.
Who directed Prison World Cup?
Prison World Cup was directed by Bang Sung-woong.
Who stars in Prison World Cup?
Prison World Cup stars Jung Jin-young, Cho Jae-hyun, Hwang In-sung, Chang Du-yee, Kim Il-woo, Lee Kan-hee.
How long is Prison World Cup?
Prison World Cup has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Prison World Cup?
Prison World Cup is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Prison World Cup produced?
Prison World Cup was produced in South Korea.