Movie

Silmido

“A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.”

★ 7.1(131)20032h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Kang Woo-suk
Release date: 2003-12-24
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: Korean
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Hanmac Films

Silmido — trailer

About Silmido

Silmido is a 2003 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Kang Woo-suk, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki and Huh Joon-ho. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 131 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Silmido in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu

Kang In-chan

Ahn Sung-ki

Jae-hyun

Huh Joon-ho

Sergeant Jo

Jung Jae-young

Sang-pil

Im Won-hee

Won-hee

Kang Shin-il

Geun-jae

Kang Seong-jin

Chan-seok

Lee Jeong-heon

Sergeant Park

Uhm Tae-woong

Won-sang

Lee Jong-mun

Jeong-hun

Kim Kang-woo

Min-ho

Jo Min-jun

Ji-hwan

Themes & keywords

prisonislandspyincheonkorean armyinter-korean relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silmido in United Arab Emirates?+

Silmido is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Silmido on Netflix?+

Silmido is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Silmido?+

Silmido has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in Silmido?+

Silmido stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young and Im Won-hee.

When did Silmido come out?+

Silmido is a 2003 movie directed by Kang Woo-suk.

What genre is Silmido?+

Silmido is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Silmido?+

Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk.