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An Upstart (1961)

4.0 โ˜…19611h 54mKO
ComedyDrama

Directed by Kim Soo-yong

Rating

4.0/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

KO

Release

July 13, 1961

Director

Kim Soo-yong

Overview

A poor boarder inherits 30 million dollars from an American soldier whose life he saved during the Korean War. The stingy landlady instantly turns into a completely different person, women swarm around him, and charities ask him for donations. Gangsters come forward and try to kill him...

Cast

Ku Bong-seo

Ku Bong-seo

Soonjin Maeng

Do Kum-bong

Do Kum-bong

Insook

Jeon Gye-hyeon

Jeon Gye-hyeon

Yang Hoon

Yang Hoon

Chief

Flyboy

Flyboy

Jang In-soo

Nam Mi-ri

Nam Mi-ri

Hye-sook

Kim Suk-il

Kim Suk-il

Jeong-ae

Kim Hee-kap

Kim Hee-kap

President Kwon

Jeong Deuk-sun

Jeong Deuk-sun

Wife

Ui-hyang Kim

Ui-hyang Kim

Madame

Lee Yea-chun

Lee Yea-chun

Father

Han Eun-jin

Han Eun-jin

Mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An Upstart (1961), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A poor boarder inherits 30 million dollars from an American soldier whose life he saved during the Korean War. The stingy landlady instantly turns into a completely different person, women swarm around him, and charities ask him for donations. Gangsters come forward and try to kill him...

๐Ÿ›‘ Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An Upstart. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

๐Ÿ† Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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