The Battleship Island (2017)

1945 Hashima. We called it hell on earth.

The Battleship Island (2017) poster

During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Genre: Action, History, Drama, War
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bang Jun-seok
Cinematography: Lee Mo-gae
Editing: Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Production: Filmmaker R&K, CJ Entertainment, filmK
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말, 日本語
Budget: $21M
Box Office: $46M
Original Language: ko

Keywords

forced labour, korean resistance, japanese occupation of korea, gunkanjima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battleship Island about?
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Who directed The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
Who stars in The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island stars Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki, Lee Jung-hyun, Kim Su-an, Kim Min-jae.
How long is The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island is a Action, History, Drama, War film.
What is the budget of The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island had a budget of $21M.
How much did The Battleship Island gross?
The Battleship Island grossed $46M worldwide.
Where was The Battleship Island produced?
The Battleship Island was produced in South Korea.