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A Company Man (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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A Company Man is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Lim Sang-Yun, starring So Ji-sub as Ji Hyung-do, Kim Dong-jun and Lee Mi-yeon. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide.

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A Company Man (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Lim Sang-Yun
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Action , Crime
Original language
Korean
Studio
Showbox
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Company Man About?

The premise of A Company Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A seasoned contract killer begins to question his profession when he unexpectedly spares the lives of his intended targets. His decision puts him at odds with the powerful and ruthless organization he works for, who are determined to ensure he fulfills his obligations. Now, he must fight to protect himself and escape the company's grasp.

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Cast & crew

A Company Man Cast & Characters

So Ji-sub leads the cast as Ji Hyung-do, with Kim Dong-jun as Ra Hoon and Lee Mi-yeon as Yoo Mi-yeon. Directed by Lim Sang-Yun; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

A Company Man Plot Summary

What happens in A Company Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

So Ji-sub stars as Ji Hyeong-do, one of the most skilled assassins inside a metal fabrication company that quietly doubles as a front for an underground killing operation. He moves through each job with a cold efficiency, navigating a world where loyalty is transactional and danger is constant, yet even the sharpest blade cannot easily cut through the pull of humanity.

One day, Ji Hyeong-do is ordered to eliminate his young partner, Ra Hoon. Kim Dong-jun plays Ra Hoon, a man who asks for one final favor before his death: to ensure his family will be provided for. This request plants a seed of personal conflict in Ji Hyeong-do, forcing him to weigh his duty against a growing sense of responsibility to the people Ra Hoon leaves behind.

Full summary

The whole story of A Company Man, scene by scene

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Box office

A Company Man Box Office

A Company Man grossed $7.3 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.3M

International
$7.3M
Videos

A Company Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Company Man.

A Company Man - Trailer (OFFICIAL)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Company Man?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

A Company Man Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “회사원” and “Служащий”.

Also known as
  • 회사원
  • Служащий
  • Hoi-sa-won
  • 公司职员
  • Un Hombre de Compañia
  • Człowiek firmy
  • A Cég Embere
  • 超完美殺手
  • Sát Thủ Máu Lạnh
  • 企業殺手
  • ある会社員
  • อะ คอมพานี แมน นักฆ่ามาดขรึม

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FAQ

A Company Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Company Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Company Man?

A Company Man runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was A Company Man released?

A Company Man was released on October 11, 2012.

Who directed A Company Man?

A Company Man was directed by Lim Sang-Yun.

More films by Lim Sang-Yun

Who is in the cast of A Company Man?

A Company Man stars So Ji-sub as Ji Hyung-do, Kim Dong-jun as Ra Hoon and Lee Mi-yeon as Yoo Mi-yeon, among 19 credited actors.

How much did A Company Man make at the box office?

A Company Man grossed $7.3 million worldwide.

Does A Company Man have a post-credit scene?

No. A Company Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Company Man in?

The original language of A Company Man is Korean.

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