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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.4 / 100
2000·Comedy / Sport / Drama·1h 52m

THE FOUL KING

“In the ring, I'm the king”

A timid and extravagant bank clerk, Dae-ho is considered inefficient at his workplace. As he tries to be recognized by his superior, his efforts only cause more bad situations. But he has an explosive energy that nobody knows about. One day, after yet another day of suffering at work, he goes to a wrestling gym to persuade its owner to become his bank’s client. And, by accident, he starts to learn how to wrestle. From then, he starts to live a new life. And his personality starts to change…

Above the Line
Kim Jee-woon·DirectorKim Dae-woo·WriterKim Jee-woon·WriterHong Kyung-pyo·Director of PhotographyShin-yong Kim·Sound RecordistKo Im-pyo·Editor
Cast
Song Kang-ho·Lim Dae-hoJang Jin-young·Jang Min-youngPark Sang-myeon·Tae Baek-sanJung Woong-in·Choi Du-sikSong Young-chang·ManagerJang Hang-seon·Jang Chil-samKim Soo-ro·Yu Bee-hoLee Won-jong·Oh Dae-sanDong Bang-woo·Dal-chiShin Gu·Dae-ho's Father
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
Kim Jee-woon·DirectorLee In-Seop·Action Director
Writing· 2
Kim Dae-woo·WriterKim Jee-woon·Writer
Camera· 1
Hong Kyung-pyo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ko Im-pyo·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Shin-yong Kim·Sound RecordistKim Kyung-tae·Production Sound MixerOh Won-chol·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 1
Chae Kyung-hwa·Costume Design
Production· 1
Oh Jung-wan·Producer
Other Departments· 6
Lee In-Seop·StuntsLee In-Seop·Stunt DoubleLee In-Seop·Stunt CoordinatorLee In-Seop·Martial Arts ChoreographerJung Doo-hong·Stunt CoordinatorJung Young-min·Lighting Director
By the Numbers
74.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#000000
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Mood
Intense, Quirky
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A close-up, chest-up shot of a person wearing a white and black wrestling mask, with only their eyes, nose, and mouth visible through the mask's openings. The p”

comedysports
Key Elements
Wrestling MaskBlack Tank TopMonster Silhouette
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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