The Lovers and the Despot
They were kidnapped by their biggest fan
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Lovers and the Despot
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 2016-09-22
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (30 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films, Submarine
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9385
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean
Cast & Crew
Paul Courtenay Hyu
as Shin Sang-ok
Yuna Shin
as Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
as Self - Actress / Various Roles
Michael Yi
as Self - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyun
as Self - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yim
as Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-ok
as Self - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. Hall
as Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre Rissient
as Self - Film Critic
Lee Jang-ho
as Self - Filmmaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The Lovers and the Despot is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2016-09-22.
Who are the main actors in The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The main cast includes Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun, .
Where can I watch The Lovers and the Despot online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lovers and the Despot is available.
Is The Lovers and the Despot based on a true story?▼
They were kidnapped by their biggest fan
What is the IMDb rating of The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The Lovers and the Despot has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 30 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hellflower Films, Tigerlily Films, Pumpernickel Films, Submarine. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Lovers and the Despot filmed?▼
The Lovers and the Despot was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Lovers and the Despot?▼
The total runtime of The Lovers and the Despot is 98 minutes.
Is The Lovers and the Despot suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Lovers and the Despot?▼
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