Oldboy

Oldboy (Hangul: 올드보이; RR: Oldeuboi; MR: Oldŭboi, the phonetic transliteration of "old boy") is a 2003 South Korean film directed by Park Chan-wook. It is based on the Japanese manga of the same name written by Nobuaki Minegishi and Garon Tsuchiya. Oldboy is the second installment of The Vengeance Trilogy, preceded by Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and followed by Sympathy for Lady Vengeance. The film follows the story of one Oh Dae-su, who is locked ... More
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Initial release date:

  • Nov 21, 2003

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h

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Also known as:

  • Old Boy,
  • Oldboy,
  • Oldeuboi,
  • Oldboy - Hämnden,
  • Ihtiyar delikanli,
  • Cinco días para,
  • amigo,
  • vengarse,
  • 15 ans volés,
  • Oldboy-Velho,
  • Vana poiss

Film

Directed by

Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook (Hangul: 박찬욱; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films Joint Security Area, Thirst and what has become known as The...

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  • 15 years of imprisonment, five days of vengeance.

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  • Mar 25, 2005
  • 2003
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Runtime:

  • 2 h
  • 1 h 59 min
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The Vengeance Trilogy Film Series

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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (Korean:복수는 나의 것) is a 2002 South Korean film directed by Park Chan-wook which follows the character Ryu trying to earn... …

Initial release date: Mar 29, 2002
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Lady Vengeance

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (Korean: 친절한 금자씨, Chinjeolhan geumjassi; "Kind-Hearted Ms. Geum-Ja") is a 2005 South Korean film by director Park Chan... …

Initial release date: 2005
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Adapted From

Old Boy

Old Boy (オールド・ボーイ, Ōrudo Bōi) is a manga series written by Garon Tsuchiya and illustrated by Nobuaki Minegishi. The narrative follows the protagonist Shinichi Gotō, a man who, after a decade of incarceration in a private prison, is suddenly freed. After his release, Gotō must find his captors and...

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 2005
  • Country: South Korea

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Awards Won:

Year Award
  • 2004

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