136 Ratings

The President's Last Bang

Geuddae geusaramdeul

South Korea, 2005

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung-hee, who had ruled South Korea since 1961, was assassinated by his director of intelligence. The film depicts the events of that night…

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The President's Last Bang Directed by Im Sang-soo

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Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

2005 | Directors' Fortnight

Locarno International Film Festival

2012

Toronto International Film Festival

2005

Telluride Film Festival

2005

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Cast & Crew

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What are people saying?

Wee Hunk's rating of the film The President's Last Bang
Wee Hunk

The story is just a vehicle for an absurdist satire. I would compare it to Strangelove for the politics.
September 15, 2017 05:04
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FISCHER's rating of the film The President's Last Bang
FISCHER

Le film se situe délibérément dans le registre du thriller politique sans pourtant en posséder toutes les qualités, ni dans la rigueur ni dans l'intérêt attendus, espérés... www.cinefiches.com
May 23, 2017 11:21
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robin's rating of the film The President's Last Bang
robin

It's an interesting watch for further insights about history and politics behind the event, but aside from being informative (as much as it could be, having in mind that real event is still a mystery), it leaves a lot to be desired.
March 25, 2016 15:44
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Tyler Aikens's rating of the film The President's Last Bang
Tyler Aikens

Genius black comedy (and based on true events) which one can only expect from Korea.
November 25, 2009 01:38
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