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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
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DirectorChoi Ya-seong
WritersChoi Ya-seong
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Rocket Is Launched
About The Rocket Is Launched
Actor Choi Jong-won is late to a movie shoot. He bemoans the state of the national economy when he sees a young man riding a fancy sports car.
Directed by Choi Ya-seong, The Rocket Is Launched leans on a strong ensemble — Choi Ya-seong, Dokgo Young-jae, Kim Bo-sung — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1997.
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