The Foul King (2001)

  • NR
  • 03/24/2001 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 52m

In the ring, I'm the king

Overview

A timid and extravagant bank clerk, Dae-ho is considered inefficient at his workplace. As he tries to be recognized by his superior, his efforts only cause more bad situations. But he has an explosive energy that nobody knows about. One day, after yet another day of suffering at work, he goes to a wrestling gym to persuade its owner to become his bank’s client. And, by accident, he starts to learn how to wrestle. From then, he starts to live a new life. And his personality starts to change…

Kim Dae-woo

Writer

Kim Jee-woon

Writer, Director

Cast

Song Kang-ho's headshot

Song Kang-ho

Lim Dae-ho
Jang Jin-young's headshot

Jang Jin-young

Jang Min-young
Park Sang-myeon's headshot

Park Sang-myeon

Tae Baek-san
Jung Woong-in's headshot

Jung Woong-in

Choi Du-sik
Song Young-chang's headshot

Song Young-chang

Manager
Jang Hang-seon's headshot

Jang Hang-seon

Jang Chil-sam
Kim Soo-ro's headshot

Kim Soo-ro

Yu Bee-ho
Lee Won-jong's headshot

Lee Won-jong

Oh Dae-san

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