Juror 8
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 배심원들 |
| Revised Romanization | Baesimwondeul |
| Directed by | Hong Seung-wan |
| Screenplay by | Hong Seung-wan |
| Produced by | Kim Mu-ryeong |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
Production company | Banzakbanzak Film Production |
| Distributed by | CGV Arthouse |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$1.83 million[1] |
Juror 8 is a 2019 South Korean legal drama film, based on the 1957 American film 12 Angry Men. It was released on May 15, 2019.[2][3][4]
Plot
[edit]The story takes place in 2008 during South Korea's first jury trial. Eight ordinary citizens from different backgrounds are summoned to be jurors of a criminal trial.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Moon So-ri as Kim Joon-gyeom[5]
- Park Hyung-sik as Kwon Nam-woo[5]
Supporting
[edit]- Baek Soo-jang as Yoon Geu-rim
- Cha Mi-kyung as Yang Choon-ok
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Jo Jin-sik
- Seo Jeong-yeon as Byeon Sang-mi
- Jo Han-chul as Choi Yeong-jae
- Kim Hong-pa as Jang Gi-baek
- Cho Soo-hyang as Oh Soo-jeong
- Kwon Hae-hyo as President of the Court
- Tae In-ho as Presiding judge
- Lee Hae-woon as Associate judge
- Seo Hyun-woo as Kang Doo-sik
- Lee Yong-yi as Kang Doo-sik's mother
- Yum Dong-hun as Kang Doo-sik's uncle
- Shim Dal-gi as Kang So-ra
- Kim Hak-sun as Forensic doctor
- Go Seo-hee as Community center employee
Production
[edit]The first script reading took place on June 29, 2018.[6] Principal photography began on July 7, 2018 and filming wrapped up on September 22, 2018.[7]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019
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39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor | Park Hyung-sik | Won | [8] |
| 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Popular Star Award | Won | [10] | |||
| Istanbul International Crime And Punishment Film Festival 2019 | Habertürk Audience Award | Juror 8 | Won | [11] |
Release
[edit]As of 26 May 2019, the film reached a total of 270,270 admissions grossing $1,831,951 in revenue.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Juror 8 (2019)".
- ^ "The jury has spoken". Korea JoongAng Daily. April 9, 2019.
- ^ Park, Mi-ae (April 9, 2019). "문소리X박형식 '배심원들' 5월16일 개봉 확정". Edaily (in Korean).
- ^ "Park Hyung Sik Talks About Shooting Over 20 Takes For A Scene In His Upcoming Film And Genre He Wants To Try Next". Soompi. April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b Pierce, Conran (July 23, 2018). "'The Jurors' Is in Session with Moon So-ri and Park Jin Young". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ Jung, An-ji (July 9, 2018). "[공식]문소리X박형식 '배심원들', 대본 리딩 마치고 7일 크랭크인" [[Official] Moon So-ri and Park Hyung-sik 'Jurors', finished script reading and cranked in on the 7th]. Sports Chosun (in Korean).
- ^ Jeong, Da-hoon (July 10, 2018). "[공식]'배심원들' 문소리X박형식, 7월 7일 크랭크인". Sedaily (in Korean).
- ^ Winners Of 39th Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1360416wpp/winners-of-39th-korean-association-of-film-critics-awards
- ^ Nominees Announced For 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1362659wpp/nominees-announced-for-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards
- ^ Park Hyung Sik Didn’t Miss Out On 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards Despite Military Service https://www.soompi.com/article/1367228wpp/park-hyung-sik-didnt-miss-out-on-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards-despite-military-service
- ^ Habertürk Audience Award http://www.icapff.com/en/haberturk-audience-award.html Archived 2019-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]- Juror 8 at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- The Juror at IMDb