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The Money (1958)

Original title: 돈

1958-03-09 · 2h 3m · KO
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The Money is about a poor farmer whose bid for a better life ends up bringing calamity to his family. At the urging of loan shark Eok Jo (Choi Nam Hyun), Bong Su (Kim Seung Ho) sells his cows to start a business but he loses everything to a conman (No Kyung Hee). Bong Su accidentally kills Eok Jo in a fight and takes his money, and the police trace the crime back to Bong Su's son.

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Kim So-dongDirectorSon Gi-hyeonWriter

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Choi Nam-hyunChoi Nam-hyunEok-joKim Seung-hoKim Seung-hoBong-suKim Jin-kyuKim Jin-kyuYeong-hoChoi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeOk-gyeongJeong Ae-ranJeong Ae-ranMotherHwang Jeong-sunHwang Jeong-sunEok-jo's wifeJeon Taek-yiJeon Taek-yiBrother of market womanNo Gyeong-huiNo Gyeong-huiMarket womanYang ImYang ImYeong-ho's sisterJeong MinJeong MinWoojunKim Chil-seongKim Chil-seongLee YongLee Yong

Keywords

MoneyPovertyGamblingRuralSwindle

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityMoney · Poverty · GamblingDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1225656Actor preference532388 · 536385 · 542647Country preferenceKr

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Frequently asked questions about The Money

What is The Money about?

The Money is about a poor farmer whose bid for a better life ends up bringing calamity to his family. At the urging of loan shark Eok Jo (Choi Nam Hyun), Bong Su (Kim Seung Ho) sells his cows to start a business but he loses everything to a conman (No Kyung Hee). Bong Su accidentally kills Eok Jo in a fight and takes his money, and the police trace the crime back to Bong Su's son.

How long is The Money?

The Money has a runtime of 123 minutes.