Silmido(2003)
“A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.”
Overview
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Director
Kang Woo-suk
Studio
Hanmac Films
Budget
$8M
Cast
Sul Kyung-gu
as Kang In-chan
Ahn Sung-ki
as Jae-hyun
Huh Joon-ho
as Sergeant Jo
Jung Jae-young
as Sang-pil
Im Won-hee
as Won-hee
Kang Shin-il
as Geun-jae
Kang Seong-jin
as Chan-seok
Lee Jeong-heon
as Sergeant Park
Uhm Tae-woong
as Won-sang
Lee Jong-mun
as Jeong-hun
Kim Kang-woo
as Min-ho
Jo Min-jun
as Ji-hwan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
Korean
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Production Companies
Hanmac Films • Cinema Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silmido?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Silmido (2003).
What is Silmido about?▼
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Who directed Silmido?▼
Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk and released in 2003. It is a action, drama film.
How long is Silmido?▼
Silmido has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in Silmido?▼
The cast of Silmido includes Sul Kyung-gu as Kang In-chan, Ahn Sung-ki as Jae-hyun, Huh Joon-ho as Sergeant Jo, Jung Jae-young as Sang-pil, Im Won-hee as Won-hee and more.
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