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The President's Barber

The President's Barber

A time when a bad haircut can get you killed.

A well-meaning but politically naive barber gets pulled into the inner circle of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee, with rather baleful consequences for his hapless family. This sharp political satire covers roughly twenty years in South Korean political history, from the viewpoint of the barber's son.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 효자동 이발사
  • Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2004-05-05
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (36 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Barunson E&A, Chungeorahm Film, Cineclick Asia
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7606
  • Languages: Korean

Cast & Crew

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

as Seong Han-mo

Lee Jae-eung

Lee Jae-eung

as Seong Nak-an

Moon So-ri

Moon So-ri

as Kim Min-ja

Roh Hyung-wuk

Roh Hyung-wuk

as Young Seong Nak-an

Ryu Seung-su

Ryu Seung-su

as Jin-ki

Jo Young-jin

Jo Young-jin

as President

Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

as Jang Heok-su

Park Yong-su

Park Yong-su

as Park Jong-man

Yoon Ju-sang

Yoon Ju-sang

as Mr. Choi

Jeong Gyu-su

Jeong Gyu-su

as Mr. Wang

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

효자동 이발사

External Links

Keywords

barberkorea presidentdemocratization movementpark chung-heeseoul, south korea

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The President's Barber?

The President's Barber is a History, Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2004-05-05.

Who are the main actors in The President's Barber?

The main cast includes Song Kang-ho, Lee Jae-eung, Moon So-ri, Roh Hyung-wuk, Ryu Seung-su, .

Where can I watch The President's Barber online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The President's Barber is available.

Is The President's Barber based on a true story?

A time when a bad haircut can get you killed.

What is the IMDb rating of The President's Barber?

The President's Barber has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 36 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The President's Barber?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The President's Barber?

The soundtrack was composed by Barunson E&A, Chungeorahm Film, Cineclick Asia. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The President's Barber filmed?

The President's Barber was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The President's Barber?

The total runtime of The President's Barber is 116 minutes.

Is The President's Barber suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The President's Barber?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The President's Barber.

Does The President's Barber have a post-credit scene?

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